Wentworth Point High School is committed to building the skills necessary to live and work in the digital future. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program encourages students to bring their own device to school each day to access the internet through the school network and use technology as a part of their learning.
What sort of device should I bring?
BYOD is based on the idea of allowing for flexibility in people's choices about technology. However, some devices, such as smart phones or app-based tablets, are unsuitable to the learning activities that take place in the classroom. As such, laptops are the device recommended for students. A list of recommended device specifications is available on the next page.
Maintenance
Students will be expected to bring their device charged for use for the school day. Families are required to meet the cost of any maintenance.
Responsible use of Technology
Students will be required to use digital devices and online services in a safe, responsible and respectful manner at all times. Students may only use digital devices and online services in the classroom for educational purposes.
Prior to bringing a personal device for the first time, students and their parents will need to read and sign a BYOD Student User Agreement which will set out the responsibilities and expectations for use of the personal device at school.
Wentworth Point Equity Access Scheme
Wentworth Point High School is committed to equitable access to education. There are support structures in place for families who are unable to supply their student with a device.
High School students who are temporarily unable to bring their device can access a loan device for the day. An extended loan of a device is available upon application for families who are financially unable to provide their student with a device. To apply please contact the school.
Programs students will be able to access through the Department of Education
All NSW DoE students have access to the following programs: The Google suite, Windows 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sway, Forms), Canva, and when necessary, the Adobe Creative Suite.
JB Hi-Fi School Program
The school has signed-up to the JB Hi-Fi Schools BYOD program. This does allow for parents to purchase a small range of laptops at reduce prices, as well as customer care where repairs are needed. This program will take a week or two to come online, and so parents may like to wait to make a purchase. However, a range of sale prices available through different retailers do offer excellent value, and parents should not dismiss these offers.
More information can be found at this link.