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BYOD Program
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) at Narre Warren South P-12 College
At Narre Warren South P-12 College, we prioritise safe and inclusive learning environments, in our classrooms and in digital spaces. We promote safe digital learning practices and set clear expectations for online conduct and safety across the platforms our students use.
Primary School:
BYOD is not a requirement in primary school. Students have access to the devices they need for their learning through shared, bookable school resources.
Secondary School:
We invite secondary students to bring their own device to school. We see a BYOD device as a tool to enhance independent learning. It helps students work at their own pace, and it gives access to Google Apps, Compass and school resources in the evenings and on weekends. In class, teachers use devices with purpose, so it is not a screen all day.
Bringing a device is your choice. Loan devices are available as a short-term backup, and financial hardship support is available (see below).
BYOD guides and handouts:
Two ways to bring a device
The difference between the two options is how you get the device and who looks after it. In both, the device is owned by your family.
Family-Supported
School-Supported
Google Workspace Apps
Account Security Support
Internet Access Support
Parental Controls
Set up and managed by you
Set up by the school
School-Installed Apps
Software Support
Repairs and Warranty
Yes, through the 3-year ASUS onsite repair service
School-Supported (Recommended)
The easiest and most supported option is to order our recommended device through the school’s portal with our supplier, Edunet. We then set it up for school use.
- Device: ASUS Chromebook CZ1104FM Flip/Touch, a rugged, flip-and-touch Chromebook with a stylus included.
- Price: Prices are subject to change due to global supply and pricing conditions.
- Repairs and warranty: a 3-year ASUS onsite warranty, battery and repair service, with a $0 excess and no cap on repairs. Repairs are done at school by trained warranty technicians, and our IT team arranges them for you.
- School support: school apps installed for you, software help from our IT team, and parental controls set up for school hours.
How To Order
Order and pay on the Edunet portal: pay upfront, or over time with Zip (fees and terms apply). Go to the Edunet portal: https://nwsp12c.technologyportal.com.au/
Need A Payment Plan?
Opt in to the BYOD event on Compass, or email finance@nwsc.vic.edu.au, to pay a deposit and then monthly payments through the school. Once your deposit is received, we issue a voucher within 2 working days, which you use on the Edunet portal in place of paying there.
Devices are delivered to the school and set up by our IT team. We will send you an SMS when your device is ready to collect from front reception.
Family Supported
You are also welcome to buy a device from any retailer, or bring one from home, as long as it meets our minimum specifications. We will still help with your child’s school account, password and getting the device onto the school Wi-Fi. You look after the device itself, including repairs and parental controls at home. The school cannot repair or troubleshoot Family-Supported devices.
Minimum Specifications
Device Type |
Memory (RAM) |
Storage |
Wi-fi |
|
Chromebook
|
4GB | 32GB | Wi-Fi 5 or newer |
|
Windows laptop
|
8GB | 64GB | Wi-Fi 5 or newer |
|
Mac
|
8GB | 128GB | Wi-Fi 5 or newer |
All devices must:
- Still receive software updates from the manufacturer when you buy them (Windows laptops must be able to run Windows 11)
- Be kept up to date, so please install updates when your device asks
- Be charged each day and kept in a protective case
- Be able to use Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets and more)
Financial hardship support
If cost is a concern, please contact our finance team at finance@nwsc.vic.edu.au. Your request will be kept confidential. If a student’s device is not right for a class activity, we can loan one at school.
Contact us
- Questions about devices: BYOD@nwsc.vic.edu.au
- Trouble logging in to Compass: General Office on 03 9704 3333
- Ordering help: Edunet on 1300 338 638 or portal@edunet.com.au
Documents and Policies
- Digital Learning (Department of Education policy): https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/digital-learning