Bring your own device to school
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Students in Year 2 - 6 are encouraged to bring their own device to school.
The effective integration of digital technology can have a transformative effect on learning. Your child will use their own device to:
craft their writing on Google Docs.
use websites such as Studyladder, Mathletics, Education Perfect and Reading Eggs to support their learning across the curriculum.
communicate their learning in multiple and creative ways. For example, making an animation, graphic design, iMovie etc.
use the internet to find information for research tasks.
develop their understanding of computer science using coding websites such as Scratch and Code Avengers.
The College Street Normal School Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring that all children have access to a range of devices. Classes will continue to have a limited number of school owned devices available for all children to use. BYOD is optional, not compulsory.
With our blended approach to learning, all children will still be required to purchase their stationery requirements for the year.
As well as using digital technology, children will continue to use books for literacy, maths and integration learning. Digital devices are a tool, and will be used when they are the most suitable tool for learning.
Approved Devices
If you are purchasing a new device or your child has one of the following devices at home they can bring it to school:
Year 2 Students
Apple iPad 3 or newer
Apple iPad Mini
Apple iPad Air
Apple iPad Pro
Year 3 - 6 Students
Apple iPad 3 or newer (includes Apple iPad Mini, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Pro)
Apple MacBook (OSX 10.6 or newer)
Apple MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Pro
Chromebook
Insurance/Repairs
Teachers will do their best to minimise the risk of devices being stolen or broken and will encourage children at all times to take responsibility for their device. Insurance and repairs are the total responsibility of parents/caregivers. The school will not take any responsibility for stolen or broken devices. Please ensure you check the conditions of your insurance policy before signing the BYOD User Agreement.
Requirements for BYOD
If your child would like to bring their own device to school please complete the following documentation which is available from the School Office.
BYOD Parent/Caregiver Agreement
BYOD Student Agreement
We have a list of recommended apps for children who bring their own iPad to school. See APPS below.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Amanda Dennison (adennison@csn.school.nz) or Simon Marshall (smarshall@csn.school.nz).
