My iPad
Every student in Years 3 to 6 at St Michael's Primary School are asked to bring an iPad to school each day. This iPad needs to be charged, in a protective case and in good working order. The school will connect these devices to our school network.
On the right are some key documents that all parents should read. Below is a brief outline and some general information to support parents in getting the iPad purchasing right for your child.
Existing iPads
St. Michael's Primary School
BYO iPad Program Outline
BYOD Letter to Parents 2020
Some students may already own or use an iPad that is in good working order at home. This iPad will be okay for classroom use. For many parents this will mean that no purchase is necessary.
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If the screen is cracked we strongly recommend getting it fixed. Students must ensure there is sufficient space on their iPad for school apps, as we ask that this be its primary use. As the year progresses, the age of the iPad battery may become a problem.
Students must ensure their iPad is charged every night.
New iPad Options
If you do not have an iPad or you wish to upgrade there are a few options
available when purchasing your new device.
Size
At St Michael's we prefer that students have the following devices
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iPad
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iPad Pro
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Capacity
Any size iPad will work at school. Please consider how much storage your child will need for your own personal
material however the 32 gig will be enough for school use.
Purchasing
St. Michael's Primary School has special education benefits through its preferred partner, JBHIFI which offer not only very competitive prices, but ongoing first class support. JBHIFI has a portal to make the purchase process as smooth as possible. Please click on the button below to access the portal and purchase your new iPad. Please use the school code STMICHAELSB2020 to access the portal.
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Purchasing an iPad from a major retailer like the Apple store of Harvey Norman is also an option. If you purchase your iPad from a retailer, they will not support any warranty claims, but don’t worry, you can make a Genius Appointment at our local Apple Store at Westfield Fountain Gate. They will help you in the same way as if you purchased it from them. See store information at the following link.
https://www.apple.com/au/retail/fountaingate/?cid=aos-au-seo-maps
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Everybody Needs a Case
No matter where you purchase your iPad, please ensure it has a high quality case. A fully enclosed case or a case with edges that will take a bump or accidental drop is preferred. A good case will be your best insurance policy.
Repairs
If you purchase insurance, screens will be repaired by your insurer.
For those that do not have insurance, the best place to get a screen repaired
is at the Apple Store and if your device is still under warranty, it will be retained.
The kiosks in the middle of most shopping centers do a good job of replacing screens also.
