BYOD

BYOD

BRING-YOUR-OWN-DEVICE

Technology plays a large role in our students’ lives. Personal computing devices can enhance and enrich learning opportunities both at home and at school. In an information and technology-driven age, our students must be well prepared to take their place in workplaces of the future where technology will increasingly become an essential component. Successful tertiary study also requires a high degree of proficiency in using technology for learning, communication, research and presentation.

RPCS is committed to allowing responsible, learning-centred use of personal devices at school so as to provide as many pathways to understanding as possible for our students. To this end, various types of devices are available for use by students.

• The early years of Primary have iPads provided for shared use in the classroom.
• Stage 2 and 3 have Windows based laptops provided for shared use in the classroom.
• At the start of Secondary, each year 7 student is provided with a high specification windows tablet computer and attached keyboard, for use at home and school each day. The cost of this device is subsidised by the school and the remainder billed to parents with school fees over 3 years. This device should last through to the end of year 9.
• In years 10, 11 and 12, students must bring a device to school each day. This may be the device from year 7-9 provided through the school, or a different device of any platform with at least a 7 inch screen.

These devices are for educational use in class as directed by the teacher. Students will have internet and network access through the school network and WiFi. The school will give guidance as to an appropriate device if needed. Phones may not be in place of a classroom device.

In cases of hardship, the school is normally able to provide a refurbished device to senior secondary students at a nominal charge.

To view our school BYOD Policy click here.

At RPCS we receive several requests each year for recommendations regarding devices. So in order to make choosing a device that meets all the school’s technology requirements simpler for our School families. We have provided a link below that will take you to an order portal where you can purchase a School Recommended device from a reliable seller. If you have any further questions please check the BYOD FAQs in the first instance if there are further questions beyond this please do contact the school.

https://rpcs.orderportal.com.au/