The Internet is an electronic highway connecting millions of people and their computers world- wide. Electronic mail communication with people all over the world. Information and news from government sources, research institutions, and many other sources. Access to computers and people all over the world also allows for the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of a school setting. On a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and an industrious user may discover controversial information.
Life is a series of choices and consequences.
Pakuranga College has chosen to make Internet resources available to students, and the consequence is that they will have access to enormous amounts of information. If a student chooses to use these resources for finding information that will be of assistance in learning, the consequence will be continued access to the Internet. If a student chooses to access resources that are objectionable, adult-oriented, or restricted, the consequence will be suspension or termination of access privileges. The signatures at the end of this document indicate that each party who signed has read the terms and conditions and understands their significance. Acceptable Use - The original purpose of the Internet was, and largely still is, to support research and education in and among academic institutions all over the world by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work.