Technology is a driving force in the world today. It introduces remarkable opportunities for schools to expand what's possible for contemporary teaching and learning. Therefore, to meet the demands of 21st century education, Browns Plains State High School has transitioned to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD or BYOx) model. All students at BPSHS are required to have their device with them every day. To ensure that all students have access to a suitable device, we offer the three device pathways below. Most families now choose the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) option.
Device Options
Option 1: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Students bring their personally owned device to access the Department’s information and communication (ICT) network. Device must meet the minimum hardware requirements, and be used in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Option 2: School Owned Laptop Hire
We have a limited but adequate number of school owned laptops that we hire on an annual basis to students.
FEE: $180 per annum. School owned laptops can also be hired for $50 per term.
Should a school owned laptop be accidentally damaged, a $55 repair excess fee will be charged for each occurrence, and should such a laptop go missing and not recoverable, there is a $200 fee towards replacement. The same applies for malicious/deliberate damage. Repeated damage may be considered deliberate. If a laptop charger is lost or damaged, $35 will be charged.
Option 3: Day Loan Laptop
Students who require access to a school laptop for less than a term, should apply for a day loan laptop. These laptops are usually loaned by students whose personal device is being repaired, or who need additional time to purchase their own device.
Day loan laptops are collected from the iCentre before the start of the school day 8:15-8:45am and returned after school 2:50-3:10pm. They are not to be taken home under any circumstances. Students approved to access a day loan laptop will receive the same device each day to provide continuity.
FEE: $10 per week. The first fortnight is provided free of charge to allow students time to repair their own device without additional cost, if necessary.
Should a school owned laptop be accidentally damaged, a $55 repair excess fee will be charged for each occurrence, and should such a laptop go missing and not recoverable, there is a $200 fee towards replacement. The same applies for malicious/deliberate damage. Repeated damage may be considered deliberate.
Forgetting Devices
All students are expected to use one of the device options above. Students who do not bring a device to school will be sent to the iCentre to borrow a laptop free of charge, however they will receive a detention each day this occurs.
Equity Laptops
You may apply for an equity laptop if you can provide evidence of financial circumstances that have impacted your ability to purchase a BYOx Device, or loan a school device. Approvals for access to a school device are at the discretion of the principal.