Bring Your Own Device Program
We're phasing out the BYOD Program
St Clair High School are going through a period of digital transformation, introducing a newer digital learning experience for all of our students.
Beginning in 2026, all students starting in Year 7 will be issued with a school supplied laptop. This marks the end of the Bring Your Own Device model and the beginning of a new approach that ensures every student has equal access to the same technology and learning opportunities.
Read more details on our Technology homepage to see whether your child is part of the BYOD arrangement or School Issued Laptop program.
BYOD Program Details
The school recognises the need to prepare our students for the rapidly-changing world, where technology plays a large role in our personal, social and professional lives. Our bring your own device or BYOD program will help aid students need for understanding and working with technology by encouraging students to bring their own laptop to school for the purpose of learning.
Which device does St Clair High School support?
Students participating in the program are able to use any device provided it meets the requirements set out by the school. Our minimum requirements are set out to ensure that any device brought to school is compatible with all systems and is suitable for learning.
Minimum Specifications/Requirements
The current version of Windows 11.
Please note that Windows 10 support from Microsoft will cease in 2025. Families should ensure that devices are compatible with Windows 11.
Android, Chromebooks, Linux , or iOS are not supported in the program. These devices cannot run the software used at SCHS for learning.
A Laptop or a 2 in 1 convertible device.
All devices must have a physical keyboard. iPads or Tablets are not allowed.
Mobile Phones are not suitable devices for learning. Please refer to the school Mobile Phone Policy for more information.
Minimum Screen Size: 11.6”.
Whilst a touch screen is optional, it is highly recommended.
Minimum: 4GB RAM.
Recommended: 8GB RAM or higher.
Students completing TAS, STEM or CAPA elective subjects should consider 8GB or higher to utilise their specialised software.
Minimum: 128GB Storage.
Recommended: 256GB SSD Storage or higher.
An SSD for Storage is preferred over a Hard Drive (HDD) due to their performance and capabilities.
Minimum: Intel Celeron/Pentium, Ryzen 3, Intel i3
Recommended: Intel i5, Ryzen 5 or better.
Devices must support the following:
- 5GHz 802.11n standard.
- WPA2 Enterprise security.
Have any further questions?
If you would like to speak to someone about this program, please contact the school.