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WESTERING HIGH SCHOOL policy
WESTERING HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://westeringhigh.co.za/assets/Policies/social-media.pdf
Official source
Source domain: westeringhigh.co.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This is the official Social Media Policy of Westering High School, approved by the School Governing Body on 17 September 2019. It governs the responsible use of social media by educators, non-educators, learners, and parents, both in official capacities and personal use, emphasizing respect for school reputation, privacy, and legal compliance. The policy permits only authorised persons to speak on behalf of the school and allows the school to monitor communications on its systems. It also outlines consequences for misuse, including disciplinary and legal action.
Facts
Reference
https://westeringhigh.co.za/assets/Policies/social-media.pdf
Key Takeaways
- 17 September 2019
- Westering High School
- School Governing Body
- authorised persons
- monitoring of communications
- disciplinary and legal action
- official logo
- no disclosure of confidential information
- copyright laws
- media statements require approval
- Westering High School
- School Governing Body
- Principal
- Constitution of South Africa 1996
- South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
- National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996
- Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act 70 of 2002