The following is an extract from our ICT acceptable use policy which relates to email:

• Computer access may only be made with the user's authorised username and password, which must not be given to any other person.
• School email use must be appropriate to a student’s education or to staff professional activity.
• Copyright and intellectual property rights must be respected. 
• Users are responsible for e-mail they send and for contacts made. E-mail should be written carefully and politely. Communications by e-mail are not secure and as such, should be regarded as public property and must include the standard disclaimer.
• Students must never give out personal details such as name, address, age or telephone number. Any unsuitable communications received must be reported to a member of staff immediately.
• Use for personal financial gain, gambling, political purposes or advertising is forbidden.
• Irresponsible use will result in the loss of access to your WSC email account.

The school will exercise its right to monitor the use of computer systems, including the interception of e-mails and the deletion of inappropriate materials at all times. In circumstances where the school believes unauthorised use of the computer system is, or may be taking place, or the system is, or may be, being used for unlawful purposes, the school reserves the right to inform appropriate authorities and provide documentary evidence.