It is a WHS requirement that only electrical items tagged and tested by the Diocesan Nominated Electrical Testing Authority be used on Diocesan property. 

In practical terms this means that students are not able to use their laptop chargers or phone chargers at school under any circumstances.

In accordance with the school BYOD policy, it is a requirement that students arrive each day at school with their laptops fully charged.  Failure to do this could lead to a Low Zone Compass entry. 

Should a device require charging, the only place this may be possible is with the Library laptop computer charging station, and this is at the discretion of the Mr Hobbes. 

If your device/laptop is approaching three years old, it is highly likely that your battery is failing.  These usually have a limited warranty period, typically less than two years.  Your device is nearing its “End of Life” if this is the case.  Please consider updating your child’s device.  I refer you to the article in this newsletter regarding required specifications and the school’s BYOD purchase portal. 

Mr Carney
Director of Digital Innovation and Learning (Dial)