Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program

St Mary's has a compulsory Bring Your Own Device Program (BYOD).

Students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are required to bring a device every day to school. 

BYOD Starts for Year 2 in Term 2.

Supported Devices	Devices (Not Supported)	☑️Tech to-do list before your child brings their device to school. Please read the google account knowledgebase
Please note: Screen Sizes of 14” or above are not recommended. Windows Laptops (8gb Ram Minimum, Brands such as Lenovo, Acer, Dell, etc.) Touch Screens are not recommended as they are easily broken. Replacement screens can cost as much as a new device. 2. Apple Macbook Laptop (8gb Ram Minimum). 3. Chromebooks Please purchase a padded case for all devices. ‘Cover Anywhere’ Insurance The College accepts no responsibility if your child’s device is lost or damaged. We strongly recommend you insure the laptop as part of your household contents policy. Most insurers offer add-ons such as “cover anywhere” insurance for breakage or loss on a computer.	iPads Samsung Tablets	Before your child brings their device to school, please read the Google account knowledgebase. Windows and Mac Laptops 1. Download the Google Chrome Browser. 2. Use your child’s school account to sign in to the chrome browser.  When prompted, press “Save password” on your child’s device. 3. Before your child brings their device to school, please read the Google account knowledgebase. Chromebooks Ensure they run  Chrome OS v123) Use your child’s school account to sign in to the chromebook. When prompted, press “Save password” on your child’s device.