BYOD is optional from Year 7 to Year 9.
This means that from 2021 all Year 7 to 9 students will have the option to bring to school and use a personal device, of any type, brand or model. They will be supported to set these devices up, provided with software and school services such as printing.
We will still be offering an iPad device in 2021 to Year 7 to 9 students if they do not bring their own device for use.
It is preferred that students have a Windows or Mac device with a minimum of 64GB hard drive, 11” screen size, 6 hour battery life and current anti-virus and security software. Devices should be in good working order and ideally be not older than 3 years. Note that the School provides licenses/access for Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Photoshop, InDesign and more) to all students – it is not necessary to buy Office suite or Adobe Creative Cloud.
Recommended Technical Specifications
Minimum | Recommended | |
Screen | 11” 720P | 13” – 14” 1080P |
Processor | AMD R3 Or Intel i3 | AMD R5 Or Intel i5 |
Memory | 4GB | 8GB |
Storage Drive | 128GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
Battery life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours |
Wireless | 802.11ac 5GHz | 802.11ac 5GHz |
Warranty | 1 Year | 3 Years |
Accidental Coverage | – | 3 Years |
Operating System | Windows 10, Mac OS or iPad OS |
Operating System
Please note that the following operating systems are not supported:
- Windows 10 S / Windows 10 in S mode
- Windows 7 or older
- Android
- iOS 12 or older
- Mac OS Sierra or older