This page is designed to provide parents with detailed information about the iPad Program and Secondary Laptop Program.
On this page: iPad Program | Secondary Laptop Program | BYOD Program | Technology Support
IPAD Program - Junior School
All students in Years Kindergarten to Year 5 have access to an iPad plus STM keyboard case for classroom use. Students in Years 3 to 5 are issued with their own individual iPads.
Students in Year 6 2025 will be issued with their own laptop computer. The device will stay at school and is for classroom use only.
In the classroom
iPad damage
iPad support
In the classroom
It is expected that the iPads will NOT be used in every period of every day in every class. The iPad is a very useful tool that enables us to redefine many learning activities which will be used when it is appropriate to do so. In many cases, the best ‘technology’ for some classroom activities may remain the humble pen and paper.
Students should save all work to their school supplied OneDrive for Business (Education) account.
iPad damage
Should an iPad require repair, either due to a hardware failure or accidental damage, the student should bring the iPad to TechServe. In the case of damage to the iPad, parents will be charged for the repairs at the following rate:
First damage instance over the life of the device
- $0 administration fee
- 50% of the invoiced cost of the repair
Second damage instance over the life of the device
- $40 administration fee
- 75% of the invoiced cost of the repair
Third and subsequent damage instance(s) over the life of the device
- $70 administration fee
- 100% of the invoiced cost of the repair
The school has negotiated reduced repair rates with a support partner. Families are NOT authorised to affect their own repairs to the device. ALL repairs must be managed by the school as the owner of the device. In most cases, if an iPad screen is cracked then it will be sent for repair – even if the iPad is still functional. This is to ensure the safety of students as glass shards from a broken screen can easily pierce the skin.
iPad support
TechServe have created a number of resources to support our students in the use of their iPad. View iPad resources.
Secondary Laptop Program
The Secondary Laptop Program (SLP) is a school-owned and school-managed program that will provide each student with a personally issued Windows laptop for their exclusive use at school and home. This device will be suitable to meet all educational requirements and will provide consistency in accessing online platforms, programs, and digital tools for every student.
All students in Years 7 to 10 2025 will be part of the SLP program.
Students in Years 11 and 12 2025 may opt-in for the SLP.
Once the program has been fully implemented, the SLP will operate on a three-year cycle with students being issued a new device in Year 7 and Year 10.
BYOD Program for Years 11 and 12
In 2025, the BYOD program is only available for students in Years 11 to 12 who had previously purchased a device in 2023.
Warranty and Repairs
BYOD support
Warranty and Repairs
Families take full responsibility for warranties, insurance and repairs. They should consider the type and length of warranty, and the process that needs to be taken in order to exercise that warranty should any repair be necessary. Additionally, consideration should also be given to how they might deal with accidental damage, or theft of the notebook.
Purchasing specific mobile device insurance is strongly recommended. It is the responsibility of families to investigate and understand all implications of any decision on insurance.
If your device is damaged in some way (either accidentally or by negligence), it is the responsibility of the family to have this repaired. If you have accidental damage insurance you should speak with your insurance provider regarding the appropriate process to follow. The school does not have any responsibility in this process, however, we will assist where appropriate.
Warranty claim for devices purchased via JB Hi-Fi BYOD Online will have to be made with JB Hi-Fi or their vendors. Covenant Christian School do not take any responsibility for this process.