2023 BYOD Program 

Year 9-12 Bring Your Own Device 

To all our families a reminder that Reservoir High School operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for students in Years 9-12.  At Year 9, our classes have moved to the use of Microsoft Teams and One Note (Class Notebook) to support the learning of all students. Our teaching and learning program in the Middle and Senior School is underpinned through the use of digital tools to enhance and support learning. We do this through the use of the Microsoft 365 tools (which is provided free to all students). Student devices must support both the Microsoft 365 Tools and Compass, our Learning Mangement System.

Reservoir High School operates a genuine BYOD program- we do not stipulate a device that needs be purchased. We understand that the purchase of a computer can be expensive, so our policy is to provide a set of recommended specifications, as well as access to a purchasing portal if families choose to use it. A device for your child can be purchased from any provider of your choice.  The recommended specifications also support the use of older computers that your family may already own. 

The school has partnered with Edunet to provide a parent portal with a range of devices available for purchase. All purchases through the portal can also include extended warranties, insurance and accessories. While we support families using the portal to purchase devices, as a family, you can choose to source the device from any provider you wish. You may also use your current device. If you are purchasing a device from another provider, or bringing a current device, our minimum specifications are-

• Windows 10 or Mac OS 10.4 minimum
• It must hold charge for 8 hours
• 10 inch screen (this does include 9.7 inch iPads. IPads must have an attached keyboard)
• 4 Gb Ram (8Gb is recommended)
• 128Gb SSD (256 Gb SSD is recommended)

We strongly recommend the use of a touch screen device for all students. Devices that operate with a touch screen, stylus and can be folded into tablet mode allow for greater flexibility in learning. The school recommends the use of the Lenovo ThinkPad 500w Gen 3 as it is both a touch screen and has the specifications that will support longevity of use. The 500w Gen 3 is available on both our school portal. Please note, a touch screen device is not required, only recommended. 

The portal can be accessed from-

https://reservoirhs.technologyportal.com.au/

The password to access the portal is- RHSBYOD

Please note that the Department of Education is unable to offer insurance or cover the cost of damage to personal devices. Please consider insurance when you purchase your device.

In 2023, Reservoir High School will continue to utilise Microsoft Teams and Office 365 as the basis for all classroom digital environments in conjunction with Compass. Office 365 is provided free for all students at Reservoir High. There is no need to purchase or activate copies of Office 365 if you buy a new device. The use of a personal device to support the learning of students is fundamental in a 21st century classroom. For families experiencing financial hardship, please contact Amy Angelovski at the school with supports. 

We understand the addition cost that the provision of a BYOD is for a family. As a school, we have worked hard to off-set this cost by reducing the number of textbooks required for purchase. This includes increasing the number of textbooks to be retained from Year 8 and providing options around the use of Digital editions of the textbook for installing on a student’s device. 

Students bringing their device as part of the BYOD program are required to complete both of the following forms in order tfor their device to be connected to the school network-