Our policies and reports

Our policies and reports help families understand how Auburn Girls High School operates and how we support our students’ learning, wellbeing and growth. These documents reflect our commitment to transparency, high expectations and continuous improvement.

School policies outline the routines and structures that keep our school safe, calm and focused on learning, including attendance, behaviour, uniforms and how we work with families to address concerns.

School Policies

Digital Devices Policy

In line with the NSW Government and NSW Department of Education Policy, and in consultation with the Auburn Girls High School Parents and Citizens Organisation, Auburn Girls High School has established clear guidelines and rules on the use of all electronic devices.

These restrictions and rules apply to all students of Auburn Girls High School whilst they are on school grounds and are designed to ensure the school remains a safe and positive environment for student learning, growth and wellbeing.

At Auburn Girls High School, devices include but are not limited to mobile phones, headphones, airpods, laptops and iPads.

Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not to be used at school at any time in any school space. Students who carry these devices must ensure that they are always switched off AND out of sight AND in their bags.

Digital Devices Policy - Mobile Phones

The school has a strict NO MOBILE PHONE policy; this is consistent with the NSW government statewide mobile phone ban at school.

Excuses to use mobile phones such as students feeling sick or unwell is not accepted.

Students that feel unwell must inform the teacher who will ensure the student is properly cared for. If necessary, the School Office will contact parents. This process ensures that students are assisted and appropriately accounted for.

Parents who need to contact their child during the school day must do so by calling the school.

Students have the responsibility to keep their phones switched off and packed in their bags out of sight whilst they are on school grounds. Parents are asked to take appropriate measures to support and reinforce this policy.

Digital Devices Policy - Individual Computer Devices

There are separate ICT policies for Junior and Senior students.

• Junior Students - Stages 4 and 5 (years 7-10) are NOT allowed to bring their own devices to school. The school has sufficient computers to ensure students can access devices safely, responsibly and in a way that is aimed at supporting their learning rather than distracting them from their learning. This restriction applies to ALL digital devices including laptops, iPads, headphones, iPods etc.
• Senior Students - Stage 6 (Years 11-12) are subject to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. This policy clearly outlines the requirements and parameters that students are allowed to use their personal computer devices at school.
• Year 10 students enrolled in an accelerated Stage 6 course have limited permission to bring their own devices and this is limited to using the device whilst they are in the accelerated class only.
• All students subject to the BYOD policy are responsible for their own devices, the school holds

Upon enrolment, the relevant ICT policy must be agreed by parents and students and the conditions to use technology are outlined clearly.

Social Media Ban

The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, enforced in 2025, is designed to restrict Young People under the age of 16 years from creating or holding accounts on certain social media platforms. This includes but is not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X and YouTube. This law aims to provide young people more time to build digital literacy and resilience before engaging fully with social media. By doing so, students develop healthier online habits and there is greater protection for their wellbeing.

Our school policies are aligned to this objective and ensure that the NSW mobile phone ban and the changes to Social Media Access for Young People are upheld.

Attendance Policy

Students at Auburn Girls High School are expected to attend school every day and be in class on time and prepared to learn.

Parents or guardians are required to ensure their child has a minimum of 90% attendance rate at school. Parents or guardians are required to provide explanations for any absences within 7 calendar days of the first absence. The attendance rolls are marked electronically each lesson each day. If a student is absent, their parents will receive a text message from the school's Sentral system which they are required to reply to on the same day. Regular attendance at school is essential if students are to achieve their personal best. Students must be at school at least 90% of the time.

Parents/carers can track their daughter's attendance, book meetings for Parent Teacher Interviews and receive relevant updates of student behaviour via the Sentral Parent Portal.

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Annual school report

Each year, Auburn Girls High School share the school's progress in the annual school report. It gives families a clear picture of how the school is performing and supporting every student to achieve their best. The school uses the report to evaluate the impact of different programs and initiatives on student learning and wellbeing; this information informs future planning.

The report offers insight in our school’s progress to uphold and build on our school’s vision, goals and initiatives. It outlines student achievement across selective, enrichment, comprehensive and support pathways and it evaluates the impact of our programs on student progress and wellbeing. The report also highlights key milestones and any challenges and strategies in addressing and overcoming them.

School excellence plan

Our school excellence plan (SEP) is a working document that shows our priorities in learning, teaching and leading. It explains our focus areas for improvement and how we plan to get there. We write our SEP with help from our school community so it reflects our shared priorities.

School behaviour support and management plan

Our school has a school behaviour support and management plan (SBSMP). The SBSMP helps us create a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for all students. It sets clear expectations for student behaviour. This includes how we respond to bullying and cyberbullying. We work together with our school community to shape the plan and review it each year.

School Behaviour Support and Management Plan