The AI GIG: Guardrails, Intent & Guidelines (Workshop Summary)

 

What is your school's AI setlist?

The humble setlist.. an A4 piece of paper. It unites musicians, sound engineers, lighting technicians and concertgoers.

Whether an intimate theatre or a sold-out stadium, the setlist serves as a constant point of reference: always visible, instantly understood, providing the structure, alignment and confidence needed for authentic collaboration and a meaningful experience.


What is your school's AI setlist?

What are the principles that ground your approach to AI.. statement of intent.. playbook? What can all members of the community hold and reference to align effective and ethical use of AI?


KEY RESOURCE:

Download: VINE - Generative AI Guidelines


Context and further resources: On Tuesday 31 March 2026, St Michael's Grammar School hosted the VINE: AI in Victorian Schools event. The action packed agenda was developed around the soft launch of The VINE Generative AI Guidelines 2026 Edition - updated to reflect three years of rapid change and further consultation with educators, students and school leaders. Read more.

Photos of the VINE AI Guidelines Launch Event.
VINE AI Guidelines Launch Event: Leon Furze. Paul Dempsey & Matt Heinrich. Rose Skandari.


WORKSHOP NOTES:


Teaching & Learning:

The Al Assessment Scale as shared language: AI Assessment Scale one-pager. Leveraging Learning Management System curriculum functionality for mapping.

Staff use of Al - modelling transparency: AI was used to support the generation of this file note / email / communication. It was reviewed and finalised by [insert name].


Ethics & Wellbeing:

Environmental impact and sustainability: Making sustainability metrics visible to the community. How much power is AI using? Example: AI Model. Energy per request. Equivalent x 10.


Privacy & Security:

Data governance and classification: Data governance automation and sensitivity labels implementation (Microsoft Purview).

Vetting and approving Al tools: Internal/External use of AI in note taking (business card sized) staff guidance.

  

 

Vector graphic of pieces of paper and guitar picks.

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