BYOD Program

St Joseph’s implemented a BYOD program in 2015 which has continued each year since. We are committed to providing the highest standards of education to our students, with an increasing awareness of the need to equip our students with a skill set that benefits the emerging technological future.

We are offering parents two options when making their decision:

• Specified Device purchased through Learning with Technologies (LWT)
• Alternative device guidelines

Specified Device

After very careful consideration, we have chosen LWT as our device vendor. A St Joseph’s School Portal has been set up by LWT for you to explore and make purchases. 

On the portal you will find:

• Two device bundle options 
• A range of accessories, equipment and spare parts
• Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) information
• Delivery information
• Lay-by and interest-free finance options available.

Please note that devices purchased will come with Windows installed but no other software. The school will install Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, OneNote etc) free of charge, courtesy of the CSO, once the student has enrolled. Devices will need to be reconfigured for the school network with the help of Mr Matthew West (IT Support Officer).

Some benefits of purchasing one of our specified devices:

• Each device comes with 3 years warranty and 3 years Accidental Damage Protection
• All purchases come with a power adapter and stylus pen
• A loan device will be on offer to students while their device is away under repair
• A HP site technician will visit the school to repair devices in a timely manner.

Minimum Specifications

For those wishing to make their own purchases based on Minimum Specifications, please see these below.

It is very important to note that the school will only be able to offer limited IT support to devices purchased outside of our program and you will need to negotiate your own Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection deal with your vendor before making a purchase. It is also recommended that you confirm with the vendor a clear outline of how these types of issues will be dealt with and the turn-around time for repair.

It is important to note that if you purchase a device using minimum specifications and the device is sent away for repair under warranty or ADP, your child will not have access to the loan device stock at the school. This stock is reserved for students that buy a specified device through the school system.

If you have any questions about our BYOD program, please email BYOD@aberdeen.catholic.edu.au or call our IT staff 02 6543 7444.

Model	Laptop
RAM	16GB
Storage	256gb SSD
Physical features	Minimum screen size 13” (inch)
Operating system	Windows 10 or 11 - Pro or Education Please note: Windows S-mode and Chromebooks are restricted on the school network.
Battery Life	Advertised minimum 8 hours
Wireless Capability	5GHz 802.11n- dual band wireless
Warranty and Insurances	For you to negotiate (recommend minimum 2 year warranty and ADP)
Extras	Cover/case

 

Devices with Windows S-mode and Chromebook OS are not compatible with the school's network.