22/10/2026
Update to Our Student Photography and Social Media Practices
At LPS, the safety and wellbeing of our students are always a priority.
The sharing of student photos on our page has been discussed at School Council meetings throughout this year. We have also sought feedback from the wider school community through a survey.
Two key concerns have emerged from these discussions: protecting students’ privacy by limiting the sharing of identifiable images online, and the time required for staff to take photos and check publication permissions. An increasing number of students do not have permission for their images to be published, making it increasingly time-consuming and challenging for staff to review photos and ensure that all permissions are correctly followed.
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and growing concerns about how images can be used and shared online, we have made the decision to no longer publish photos showing identifiable student faces on our page.
This decision aligns with guidance from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, which encourages schools to carefully consider the risks associated with sharing identifiable images of children online, particularly as AI capabilities continue to develop.
We will continue to use our page to share school events and reminders for parents, recognising the value of this communication channel for busy families. It will also remain an important way to showcase the wonderful events, activities and achievements taking place at LPS.
To celebrate school life while better protecting student privacy, we will take a different approach to photography. We will focus on group and cohort photos, which will be shared with families via Compass.
This is a proactive step towards protecting our students’ privacy and digital safety, both now and into the future.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to celebrate all the fantastic things happening at LPS while keeping our students’ safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our decisions.
Nicola Pepper
Principal