Technology
Technology is important in schools because it makes learning more engaging, helps teachers personalise lessons, and prepares students for a digital world. It gives access to useful tools and resources that support learning and skill development.
Bring Your Own Device for Learning Policy (BYOD)
Please see the Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services Procedure.
Department of Education Policy References:
As part of the User Agreement, parents and students will need to agree to the following policies found by following the link below.
- Bring Your Own Device Policy
- Online Communication Services: Student use of digital devices and online services
Simplifying the process - Where can you buy a compatible device?
Parents are welcome to purchase devices anywhere. There are many retailers offering competitive outright purchasing options.
The BYOD Program requires all students in Years 7-12 to bring their own computing device to school each day. This personal computing device needs to meet the Device Specifications that are outlined by the school and listed below.
| Device Type | Windows Laptop | Mac Laptop |
| Operating System | Windows 11 or higher | MacOS 12 or higher |
| Wireless | 5GHz 802.11n | 5GHz 802.11n |
| Min. Screen Size | 11" | 11" |
| Min. Storage Capacity | 128GB SSD or HDD | 128GB SSD or HDD |
| RAM | Min 8GB | Min 8GB |
| Battery Life | Min 6hrs preferred 8hrs | Min 6hrs preferred 8hrs |
Other Considerations:
Casing - Tough and sturdy to avoid breakage.
Insurance and Warranty - Be aware of insurance policies/warranties for the device. The school will not accept responsibility for loss or breakage.
Back up Storage - Consider a portable hard drive as an appropriate source of back up storage for essential documents.
Software & Web tools licensed for Students
G Suite (Google Apps for Education)
G Suite (Google Apps for Education) is a suite of tools that allows students and teachers to collaborate in real-time to create documents, presentations, surveys, spreadsheets and even websites. The service includes Google Classroom, a way for teachers to manage assignments, share resources and communicate with students online. We encourage parents to sit down with their children to look at the school work stored within their child’s Google Drive or Classrooms.
Access to G Suite including Google Classroom is via the student portal.
Microsoft Office 365
Students can log into their portal, go to Microsoft Office 365 and install Office 365 on their personal device.
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
The NSW Department of Education have now enabled Single-Sign-On for all current students. Students can now access their favourite Adobe applications using their school email address. Further information can be found on the NSW DoE website by clicking Here to find out how to download Adobe applications.
On the Hub Software Access
Under the Department's software licensing agreement, each and every student has access to thousands of dollars worth of software for use on a personal device for free.
Students can download the installations and use them on one device at school and home. Follow the link below for further information and instructions regarding access.
DoE Software for students