Supporting Digital Learning
The College has partnered with Learning With Technology (LWT) to supply Chromebooks designed to support and enhance the digital learning experience of Years 7, 8 and 9 students. This partnership supports the implementation of the ICT and digital technologies component of the curriculum in a safe, balanced and appropriate way that supports and enables our students’ learning.
Device Requirements
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 use Chromebooks.
Laptops are used in Years 10, 11 and 12; however, any device brought to the College must adhere to the minimum requirements outlined in the BYOD Requirements flyer. Click the gold box below to check the minimum requirements.
Years 7 to 9 - Chromebook
Chromebooks are the only computers to be used by Years 7, 8 and 9 students and are supplied by St Stanislaus’ College. To ensure effective online management, MacBooks and Windows computers cannot be used by junior students.
Years 10 to 12 - Flexible Laptop Model
Students use either a Windows Laptop, a MacBook or a Chromebook.
If using a Chromebook, it must meet the software requirements for selected subjects. Please contact the subject teacher for subject-specific software queries.
FAQs
Students enrolled in 2027 into Years 7 to 9, will be supplied a College-managed Chromebook. No other devices are allowed.
However, students in Year 10, 11 or 12 bring their own device. Most Windows and Mac devices are suitable, ensuring that it meets the minimum specifications as per the College BYOD requirements.
iPads are not suitable devices for any student.
Chromebooks are supplied to students from the College.
You will be notified when the Chromebook is ready to be picked up from the front office. Alternatively, your son can pick up his device on the first day of school.
Students are unable to use any other device, other than the College-supplied Chromebook.
Please contact us about this.
The on-site repair warranty on the College Chromebooks lasts three years. This covers repairs for faults that may manifest in the device during this time period.
Students are provided with all of the essential software that they will need for schooling through Stannies. However, if your son is in Year 10 or above, he may have preferences on what software he would like to use for tasks such as note-taking that we may not provide.
Yes, you will need to purchase a protective case for your son’s Chromebook.
Teachers will place a major emphasis on students using technology to assist and drive their learning. However, it is also understand that outside of an educational setting, skills are still required and relied upon to complete everyday tasks. Staff, in the planning of their teaching and learning programs, will certainly take this into consideration. Note that students may have a device for anytime, anywhere learning takes place, but does not necessarily mean they will use their device all day, every day.
Have a Question?
College staff are available to answer any questions you may have about life at Stannies. The College office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.