Parents can purchase their device from any supplier they wish. It can be from any of the devices listed. It is recommended that the screen size for laptops does not exceed 13.3"
Dear Parents,
We have made some adjustments to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for 2018.
Kindergarten*, Years 1, 2 and 6 Optional BYOD for 2018 - All families Yes or No - please Register here
Optional Device Options for Kindergarten* are:
- Ipad Tablet (Please note Ipad Mini is not a preferred device)
- Android Tablet (Google, Samsung, Lenovo etc)
*Tablets will need to be loaded with a list of apps to be provided.
Optional Device Options for Years 1, 2 and 6 are:
- Ipad Tablet 10” approx size (Ipad 2, Ipad Air, Ipad Pro) (Please note the Ipad Mini is not a preferred device* see below)
- Android Tablet (Google, Samsung, Lenovo etc)
- Mac Laptop
- WIndows Laptop
- Windows Tablet
- Chromebook
(* if you have purchased an ipad mini for the optional program, it is acceptable for school use. Don’t buy another device.
We will organise a loan of a device with a larger screen in the event of online testing).
We will organise a loan of a device with a larger screen in the event of online testing).
Compulsory Device Options for Years 3, 4 and 5 are:
- Ipad Tablet 10” approx size (Ipad 2, Ipad Air, Ipad Pro) (Please note the Ipad Mini is not a preferred device* see below)
- Android Tablet (Google, Samsung, Lenovo etc)
- Mac Laptop
- WIndows Laptop
- Windows Tablet
- Chromebook
(* if you have purchased an ipad mini for the optional program, it is acceptable for school use. Don’t buy another device. We will organise a loan of a device with a larger screen in the event of online testing).
For further questions, the BYOD Blog http://byod2017.blogspot.com.au has an FAQ area. Alternatively, contact Mr Butt at timothy.butt@syd.catholic.edu.au. We thank you for your continuing support of St Mary’s School.