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Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This document is a “Learner Pledge for Tablet Use” for learners (and parents) at Tom Newby School. It sets out rules and responsibilities for using a school tablet, including appropriate educational use, care and security, restrictions on apps and websites, inspection and monitoring, and procedures if the tablet is damaged or lost. It also states that the school is not responsible for loss or damage and that loan tablets have an insurance excess of R1000.00, with the learner and parent signing and providing tablet details (make and serial number).
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Learner Pledge for Tablet Use
This is a formal agreement that learners and their parents must sign to confirm they understand and accept the rules for using a school-issued or personal tablet. It outlines responsibilities for care, appropriate use, security, and consequences for misuse.
- Who it is for
- learners and parents at Tom Newby School
- How to act on it
- Print and sign the pledge form, provide tablet make and serial number, and submit it to the school.
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I agree to the stipulations set forth in the above documents including the Tablet Acceptable Use Policy, Procedures, and Information; and the Learner Pledge for Tablet Use.
Facts
Places
Gauteng
Amounts
R 1 000
Key Takeaways
- Document title: Learner Pledge for Tablet Use
- School: Tom Newby School
- Tablet use is a privilege, not a right; must be appropriate, meet school expectations, and be educational
- Learner responsible for tablet management: software, charging, and general care
- Tablet must not be left unattended except in an authorised secure area; learner must know where it is at all times
- No taking the tablet out to break without permission
- No access to inappropriate sites or information
- Only recommended apps during school time; no games/distractions
- Food and beverages must be kept away from the tablet
- Carry tablet only in the provided case/cover and ensure a screen protector is used
- Tablet subject to inspection at any time without notice; school may delete unauthorised apps/information and report criminal content/activity
- Learner agrees to provide tablet password if required; school keeps it confidential
- Free access to school WiFi if device is registered on the school server; internet activity monitored by a firewall
- If tablet is damaged/in repairs, learner must inform relevant teachers to request hard copies of notes
- Printed versions of e-notes are not covered by the school; e-notes for most subjects can be downloaded free of charge
- If e-notes are lost, learner must download replacement notes from the school website
- School cannot be held responsible for loss/damage; school does not provide insurance except for tablets provided through the loan system
- Insurance excess for loan tablet replacement/repairs: R1000.00
- Signatures required: Pupil name/signature/date and Parent name/signature/date
- Tablet details section: Make and Serial #
- Tom Newby School