To enrich students' daily learning experience, it is essential that students bring their own laptop to school. Laptops are used by students to create content, research topics and interact through online activities.
In order to provide students with the right tools to enhance their learning experience, the device should meet the minimum specifications as follows:
A laptop device with a touch screen and stylus/pen is highly recommended
13.3” or larger (recommended)
Microsoft Windows 11
The following operating systems/devices are not approved/supported for use on the school network:
5GHz 802.11n or higher specifications of 802.11AC or 802.11AX
May be advertised as ‘DUAL BAND’ or ‘GIGABIT Wireless capable’
Advertised battery life of eight hours use.
Students are required to arrive at school with their laptop fully charged.
Please note chargers are not permitted to be used in class.
Intel i5 or greater
Intel Ultra 5 or greater
AMD Ryzen 5 or greater
8GB RAM minimum - please note 8GB RAM may cause the device to struggle with multitasking or with demanding applications
16GB RAM recommended
256GB SSD (Solid State Device) minimum
A 512GB SSD is recommended
3-year Warranty (often included in price) - please confirm this with the supplier
Accidental loss and breakage insurance (highly recommended)
Microsoft Office 365 is provided by the Department for Education for students to use free of charge
Microsoft OneDrive is provided by the Department for Education (up to 1 TB space) and is heavily recommended for use by all students to keep their data safe and secure
Second-hand laptops are not recommended due to poor battery life and performance
To assist families purchase a suitable laptop, the school has a partnership with our provider EduNet. This provider offers a substantial price benefit and extended warranty that you may not receive through a normal retailer (most retailers only offer a 12 month warranty at best).
We understand that not all parents will be in a financial position to purchase a new laptop outright, so there are interest free payment plan options available. The school will facilitate the repair of machines purchased through these providers.
We believe in a culture of achievement in a respectful and rigorous learning environment
