St Clare’s is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school, where students attending are expected to have a laptop with them each day.  This device needs to be charged and fully functional to assist the school in providing the best learning outcomes for your child.

Over a student’s time at St Clare’s, it is expected that a device suited to junior school (Years 7-9) would initially be purchased and then an upgraded device, more suited to a child’s elective choices, would be purchased for senior years (Years 10-12).

For many parents, purchasing a laptop is a daunting task with the industry full of jargon and quickly changing technologies.  To assist parents/guardians, the school provides a list of minimum specifications each year.

Last year the school entered a partnership with a provider who offers high quality commercial grade devices backed by three-year next Business Day Warranty (including battery) and accidental damage insurance (ADP) covering three (3) claims at no excess over the three-year contract.

Representatives of the Diocesan IT team and St Clare’s IT Team investigated numerous devices and chose devices to offer which proved the best overall product in terms of cost, serviceability, features, and support.  This took a high degree of anguish away from parents in the purchase of a laptop.

This company offers payment plans and payment schedules to suit families of varying incomes.

Early next term an information evening will be held to offer parents more information regarding the specifications for devices for parents of all students for 2023.  Ordering will take place late next term with delivery in the first week of school 2023, allowing the payments to be spread over time.

Whilst this scheme is not compulsory, the quality and peace of mind this scheme offers has been noted and this has assisted teachers in best servicing your child’s needs.

Phillip Carney
Director of Digital Innovation and Learning (DIAL)