Our policies and reports

Our policies and reports help families understand how our school works. Our annual report and school plan show what we’ve done and how we’re improving each year.  Our policies address attendance, absences, behaviour, uniform and how we respond to your concerns.

Annual school report

Each year, we share our progress in the annual school report. It gives families a clear picture of how our school is performing and how we’re supporting every student’s success. The report reflects our commitment to openness, accountability and continuous improvement.

The report includes:

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School excellence plan

Our school excellence plan (SEP) is a working document that shows our priorities in learning, teaching and leading. It explains our focus areas for improvement and how we plan to get there. We write our SEP with help from our school community so it reflects our shared priorities.

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School behaviour support and management plan

Our school has a school behaviour support and management plan (SBSMP). The SBSMP helps us create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. It sets clear expectations for student behaviour. This includes how we respond to bullying and cyberbullying. We work together with our school community to shape the plan and review it each year.

Mobile Phone Use at School

The NSW Government has banned mobile phone use during school hours at public schools and therefore the school strongly recommends that mobile phones are not brought to school. In some cases, students and their parent/carer decide to bring a phone. In some circumstances and electronic devices exemption can be granted but this will only be granted by the Deputy Prinicpal or Executive Principal.

Electronic devices policy

1.1 Students are not allowed to use mobile phones and associated electronic devices (air pods, smart watches, iPad) at school, including during recess and lunch.

1.2 The Principal and Deputy Principals will manage individual requests from parents and/or carers, and students, for any exemptions to this policy.

1.3 School staff with the approval of the principal, may allow students to use mobile phones in specific circumstances, such as for an educational purpose, to achieve student health and wellbeing outcomes, as part of a reasonable adjustment to enable students with specific needs to participate in education on the same basis as other students.

Management of electronic devices at Coomealla High School

Students will be expected to store their electronic devices locked in a magnetic pouch provided by theschool during the school day. At the end of the day, students can access unlocking magnets to release their devices, prior to leaving for the day.

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Mobile Phones and Examination Rules

The NESA is the body that controls all secondary school external examinations. BOSTES examination rules have been applied to Coomealla High School, a section quoted below:

"If you do not follow the rules outlined below, or if you cheat in the tests in any way, you will be reported to the Deputy Principal and may be removed from the test room. Penalties for such actions may involve cancellation of the particular test result or of all your examinations. You must not take a mobile phone or any other electronic device into the test room.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the new policy work?
When you arrive at school, you need to put your phone on aeroplane mode, place into the pouch and lock it during the school day. During Circle you need to put your locked phone on the desk to show the teacher that it is locked in the pouch. Store the phone in the pouch for the whole day and keep in your bag or locker. At the end of the day, after the bell, unlock the pouch.
What if I have an emergency and need to make a phone call?
Report to Front Office and speak to a DP who may provide an unlocking station or allow you to use the school phone.
What about my earphones/airpods/earbuds?
These need to be locked into the pouch and large headphones, laptops or IPADS stored in bags or lockers during the school day.
What are the consequences if I don’t follow the policy?
You will be reminded of the policy and given the chance to comply. If you do not comply, a purple slip will be sent during lessons or the HT on Duty called in playground time. Your phone will be confiscated for the remainder of the day and stored at the Front Office. This will be documented on Compass by the teacher. The Deputy Principal will issue a Formal Caution to suspend and phone your parents. Repeated or unresolved incidents may result in suspension from school.
What if I damage or lose my phone pouch?
You will need to report to the Front Office for a replacement pouch at a cost of $10.
What if I have a medical condition that relies on the phone for monitoring?
This should be documented in your health care plan and supported by a medical practitioner. An unlocking station is kept in the Front Office and DP office or alternatively, you may be provided with a pass by a Deputy Principal, depending on the medical condition.
What if I need my phone to pay for food at the canteen?
You will need to bring your debit card to use instead of your phone.
Where are the unlocking stations?

Unlocking stations will be available in these locations:

  • Front office
  • Library
  • Support Unit
  • Each block
What if I leave early or go to TAFE?
You will be provided with access to the unlocking station when you sign out at the Front Office.

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