At Fahan School, the use of personal devices empowers girls to learn and work to their potential and we pride ourselves on teaching them essential skills which they will carry for life. Our successful program integrates technology seamlessly across classrooms and year levels, and girls are able to work on one device at School or at home. They are provided secure, high-speed wireless network access, content delivered from our School intranet, and The Tree - our learning management system. The Tree enables technology and eResources to be embedded across all levels of curriculum and our girls now use their devices regularly to create and submit work online, collaborate with peers and teachers, and access electronic textbooks and resources.
Each year the School reviews our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program against the needs of our girls and the curriculum. The aim of this program is to streamline the development of skills and teach ownership, responsibility and appropriate use.
Kinder - Year 2
Students are provided access to shared iPads in the classroom.
iPads are School managed and remain in the classroom. These devices are covered under School levies. More information about these devices can be found at www.apple.com.au/ipad
Years 3
All students are provided with a School-owned iPad.
iPads are School managed and remain in the classroom. These devices are covered under School levies. More information about these devices can be found at www.apple.com.au/ipad
Years 4 - 6
All students are provided with a School-owned Chromebook.
Chromebooks are School managed but may travel to and from home with students when required. These devices are covered under School levies. More information about these devices can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en_au/chromebook/
Years 7 - 12
Students in Years 7 - 12 are required to bring their own laptop. Any Apple or Windows laptop running a current operating system is acceptable.
Laptops are personally managed. These devices are purchased by the family and not covered under School levies or insurance.
Laptops can be purchased at any reputable retailer. Fahan School students are provided an educational discount at The School Locker and JBHIFI. Their products can be found below:
The School Locker
https://theschoollocker.com.au/schools/fahan-school
JBHIFI (using code: FAHAN)
www.jbeducation.com.au/byod
Fahan School provides each student with a licence for Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the program, please don't hesitate to contact Mr Chris Summers, Deputy Principal, at summersc@fahan.tas.edu.au or Mr Thomas Blackwood, Head of ICT, at blackwoodt@fahan.tas.edu.au.
