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DEVICE POLICY FOR LEARNERS

DINWIDDIE HIGH SCHOOLRef: R250-00

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Source domain: dinwiddiehighschool.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This is a policy document from Dinwiddie High School outlining the rules for learners' use of electronic devices such as cellphones, laptops, and tablets during school hours. It permits possession of such devices under strict conditions, including prohibitions on usage during class and exams, and outlines a process for confiscation and recovery of devices after a fine is paid. The school disclaims responsibility for loss or damage to devices.

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permission to use electronic devicesOngoing

Use of electronic devices during school hours

Learners may possess electronic devices such as cellphones, laptops, tablets, iPods, and MP3 players during school hours and school-related functions, provided they follow the rules set out in the policy.

Who it is for
learners at Dinwiddie High School
How to act on it
Adhere to all rules in the device policy, including keeping devices off during teaching and learning periods and not using them for communication or recording without permission.
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Dinwiddie High will allow learners to be in possession of electronic devices during school hours, or at any school related-function, provided the provisions below are adhered to at all times:
device retrieval after confiscationOngoing

Collection of confiscated electronic devices

A learner or parent/guardian can collect a confiscated electronic device from the administration front office after paying R250 and presenting a receipt and valid identification.

Who it is for
learners whose devices were confiscated and their parents or guardians
How to act on it
Pay R250 to the finance officer, obtain a receipt, and present the receipt and ID (such as ID, Birth Certificate, Learner card, or Driver's Licence) at the administration front office within five school days.
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All confiscated items must be collected at the administration front office and the person collecting must produce a receipt and identification (ID/Birth Certificate/Learner card/Driver's Licence).

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

R250-00

Amounts

R 250

Key Takeaways

  • Dinwiddie High School
  • electronic devices
  • R250-00
  • five (5) school days
  • administration front office
  • finance officer
  • confiscation
  • receipt
  • identification
  • Dinwiddie High School
  • finance officer
  • educators