At Whangārei Intermediate School, our approach to cellphones and other personal digital devices supports student engagement and achievement. Personal digital devices include cellphones, which we manage according to government regulations, and other devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartwatches. Devices that are part of a school-approved Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme have separate conditions for use. Students at Whangārei Intermediate School are not allowed to use their cellphones at school unless approved by the board for medical reasons. The policy is attached for your information.