BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)

To support our school’s innovative teaching and learning strategies, we encourage all students to bring a digital device to school to aid their learning. Over the years, we have trialled various devices, and the feedback has shown that the most effective device for our school is a Chromebook. While we recommend using a Chromebook,  we respect your right as a parent to choose the type of device your child uses. Please ensure that your child's device has the following general specifications:

  • Wi-Fi capable;
  • be able to operate Google Chrome Browser and Google Apps for Education;
  • minimum 10-inch (diagonal) screen;
  • 5+ hours of battery life; and
  • be durable.

Devices should be running the following minimum operating system versions:

Mobile Operating Systems

  • iOS/iPadOS: iOS 16
  • Android: Android 13

Desktop Operating Systems

  • Windows: Windows 11
  • macOS: macOS Sonoma (14.x) or macOS Sequoia (15.x).

Other Systems

  • ChromeOS: Devices should still be within their 10-year auto-update window.
  • Linux: Devices should be running a currently supported LTS (Long Term Support) kernel, preferably 5.15 or newer, to ensure patch compatibility.

DEVICE REquirements

Most effective devices

  • Chromebook
  • Laptops or notebooks that meet the specifications

Effective devices

  • iPad (with separate keyboard for Google suite)

Ineffective devices

  • iPad and android tablets with a screen size smaller than 10 inches
  • Surface RT's or other office 360 devices
  • Devices without separate keyboards

We also recommend

  • using a protective case for the device;
  • insuring the device against loss or damage and
  • having current anti-virus software installed.