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2018 – 2019 CELL PHONE-ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
BLOUBERGRANT SECONDARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.bloubergranthigh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-2019-CELL-PHONE-ELECTRONIC-DEVICE-POLICY.pdf
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This document is a school policy from Hoërskool Bloubergrant outlining rules for the use of cell phones and electronic devices by learners. It prohibits possession of such devices during school hours and in examination venues due to concerns about theft, cheating, distraction, and exposure to inappropriate content. Confiscated devices are held for three months, with an option to buy back after two weeks for R300, proceeds going to a Special Needs Fund. The school disclaims responsibility for lost or stolen devices.
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Buy-back of confiscated cell phone or electronic device
Learners whose cell phones or electronic devices have been confiscated by the school can choose to buy them back after two weeks. The fee is R300, which goes to the Special Needs Fund to assist other learners in need.
- Who it is for
- learners whose devices were confiscated
- How to act on it
- Contact the School Financial Officer to arrange payment of R300 and retrieve the device after two weeks
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Learners will be given the option to ‘buy-back’ the device after two weeks at a fee of R300, which will be paid into the ‘Special Needs Funds’, which will be used to assist other learners who are in dire need.
Facts
Reference
https://www.bloubergranthigh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-2019-CELL-PHONE-ELECTRONIC-DEVICE-POLICY.pdf
Amounts
R 300
Key Takeaways
- 2018-2019
- cell phone/electronic device policy
- not permitted in school building
- not permitted in examination venues
- confiscation for 3 months
- buy-back fee: R300 after 2 weeks
- R300 goes to Special Needs Fund
- administered by School Financial Officer
- school disclaims responsibility for lost/stolen devices
- no parent discussions about in-school phone complaints
- Hoërskool Bloubergrant
- Malcolm.Pedro@wcgschools.gov.za
- headmaster@bloubergranthigh.co.za
- Special Needs Funds
- School Financial Officer