Mobile Phone Policy

It was stated at the last Parents' Meeting that pupils were not allowed to take mobile phones with them on this expedition.

We wish to restate this policy and explain our reasons for leaving phones behind.

1. Security - we cannot guarantee the security of pupils' mobile phones whilst away on a school trip - especially on an expedition such as our one to Borneo. Theft or loss of a phone is highly likely and therefore it is better to leave them at home.
2. Signal - it is very likely that in the more remote parts of Borneo where we will be, there will simply be no signal.
3. Emergency contact - yes, this is important but our leaders will carry satellite phones which will receive signal anywhere and a school mobile will be carried by Miss Anderson for contact in cities etc. Essential information can be passed on to parents by Outlook Expeditions if there should be a delay and our phones are not receiving a signal.
4. Protection of Young People - unfortunately nowadays, phones with cameras are often used to post inappropriate images on the internet or to share the photos with other people. Whilst we are sure that such misuse will not occur on our trip, we are not prepared to take the risk.

We hope you understand our reasons for banning mobile phones on our trip and that you and the pupils going on the trip will respect our instructions and leave their phones at home.