Vision
Our vision at Chatswood Hills State School is to develop critical and creative learners who have access to all the tools necessary for the 21st Century, whilst also valuing and engaging our learners into deep thinking, problem solving and solution focus real world activities that explore the array of possibilities, not just what has been done before.
The focus of the BYO iPad opportunity at Chatswood Hills State School is to give access to the tools and resources required by the 21st-Century learner. A successful BYOD program requires technology to be seamlessly integrated throughout the school's curriculum. Increased access to technology is essential for teaching students skills for a future in which, as societal trends suggest, digital literacy is key. The individual use of personal devices is a way to empower students to work to their full potential and develop essential learning habits with the support of digital tools.
Learning results from continuous dynamic interaction among students, teachers, parents and the extended community. Technology immersion does not diminish the vital role of the teacher. On the contrary, it transforms the teacher from a director of learning to a facilitator of learning. Effective teaching and learning with technology integrates technology into the curriculum any time, any place.
Research that supports our vision
There are thousands of articles and research positions both for and against screens, but many of them directly relate to use of screens prior to entering the school age environment.
Most of the research discusses the detrimental effects of iPads from the ages of 12 months to 5 years which is before the students reach school at all. Here is just 1:
https://journalistsresource.org/education/screen-time-children-health-research/ External link
Minimum Device Specifications
*The life span of an iPad is approximately 3-4 years.
Devices must be updated to the latest iPadOS version reguarly both to enable the latest features but also to ensure the best security practices for both your device and the school's network.
Devices that cannot be updated to iPadOS 18 or later are not permitted to be used on the schools network from 2025 onwards.
NO Cellular iPads with SIM Cards or eSIMs
Recommended iPads:
- iPad 11th Gen 128GB or larger
Supported iPads:
iPad 8, 9, 10 & 11 Generation
iPad Air (3rd generation# and later)
iPad Air (M2)
- iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)#
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)#
#limited life span and will need to be replaced earlier.
Please note - iPad's with storage of 128GB or more is prefered. Devices with less storage may result in students needing to delete old work, Home apps, videos etc more frequently if they only have 64GB.
Unsupported iPads:
- iPad 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (2010-2022)
- iPad minis (2012+)
- iPad Air 1st Gen and iPad Air 2 (2013-2019)
- iPad Pro 1st & 2nd Gen (2015 - 2017)
- Note - These can't be updated to iOS18.
Accessories
- Over the ear headphones (not into the ear, Earbuds or Air pods etc)
- Protective case
- Tempered glass screen protector - HIGHLY recommended
- Apple Pencils and cases with keyboards are optional but NOT required.
iPads and accessories can be purchased from a variety of resellers and we do not recommend one over another.
Click here for instructions on enrolling your child's iPad into our BYO program
Click here to download the Intune Company Portal app
Some suppliers can also offer Accidental Damage Protection on the device to assist in simple and affordable repairs. We have no suppliers that are specifically affiliated with Chatswood Hills SS or the Education Department.
The School and our IT have no involvment in the order or warranty process that you may opt in for with your provider / retailer.
There are a number of retailers who can offer you the latest iPads and we recommend you search for the best price.
Some of these retailers include:
- JB HiFi
- Qld Computers
- Big W
- KMart
- Target
- OfficeWorks
- Apple direct (Online or In Store)