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26 Library The College Library is open after school until 5pm each day so boarders are able to use the resources available to support their Prep time. Laptops and other devices Student devices are brought to school primarily for learning and all internet use is subject to the policies and guidelines of the school. This includes use of devices after hours and on weekends. All internet use is scrutinised and monitored by the school IT Department. It is important that students understand this and comply with the Student Use Agreement that they sign at the start of the year. Disciplinary steps will be taken if girls abuse their internet agreement. Although use of social media sites is restricted at school, students in Queen Margaret House will have access at appropriate times. Insurance As with all property, student laptops are not covered by the school insurance. It is important therefore that you note the serial number and description of your daughter’s device for your own record. 26 staff, their Form Teacher, a classroom teacher, a year level Dean, the Counsellor, the School Nurse, or Head of School. Extracurricular activities Both boarders and day students, receive information about extracurricular sporting and cultural activities available at Queen Margaret College. Sports and cultural registrations are completed on return to schooleach year. Students are briefed on this procedure, with special care and guidance given to new students around this process. For further information, students can see the Director of Sport or the Head of Performing Arts. Queries relating to participation in activities not offered within the school should be referred to the House Manager. It is important that parents/caregivers are aware of cost associated with students’ extracurricular activities. At times, students will need to use taxis/ shuttles for transport and this cost needs to be factored into decision making with your daughter before she makes a commitment to an activity. Jobs Due to the large amount of school and extracurricular activities that students undertake we do not encourage them to have after-school jobs. While we appreciate that some will be seeking independence, ideally, any part-time jobs should be restricted to weekends so that they are able to meet boarding and school requirements (this includes babysitting). Please feel free to discuss this matter as the need arises with the House Manager or Head of Senior School.