Lesmurdie Senior High School has strict guidelines governing student use of the computer network and access to the Internet. Every student is aware of the Acceptable Use Policy as shown below. Together with constant online monitoring of student access to websites and the dynamic blocking of inappropriate, offensive and non educational websites ensures that the network and Internet are used in the school as an effective learning resource.

1. Research Only
 Access to the Internet through the workstations at Lesmurdie Senior High School is permitted for research purposes - as prescribed by courses of study at Lesmurdie Senior High School and is subject to these conditions. It is a condition of use that users comply with the requirements stated here. By using the Internet through these workstations you are indicating that you accept these conditions. Failure to meet these conditions will result in loss of access to the Internet through these and any other school workstations/terminals.

2. Follow the Rules or Penalties Will Apply
Students are bound to these rules, as conditions of the school, and further action within the school discipline system may be taken if deemed appropriate. Click here to view penalties for misuse of the Internet

• It remains the right of staff at Lesmurdie Senior High School to refuse access to any user to the Internet or to any computer within the school without explanation
• Lesmurdie Senior High School reserves the right to keep transcripts of any or all data carried through the network. Be aware that monitoring software is used to permanently record the time, date and computer number of any computer accessing inappropriate Web sites through the school's network.

3. No Offensive Material
Accessing undesirable or offensive material is not permitted. This includes, but is not exclusive: any material portraying, describing or otherwise involving pornography, obscene language or violence. Using facilities provided by certain Web sites to produce and broadcast material which is slanderous to staff or students is not permitted. As a guide only, this is any material that would not be considered appropriate for viewing by the general community in a public place.

4. No Illegal Material
Accessing illegal material or material describing criminal activities is not permitted. Conducting criminal acts or using the network for the organisation of criminal acts is not permitted. This includes, but is not exclusive: computer crime, malicious damage or intent, fraud, harassment or hacking. Furthermore, any users involved in illegal activities will be reported to appropriate authorities. The department reserves the right to allow access, for the purposes of criminal investigation, to any network data transcripts taken.