Device Guidelines

We are able to support the following devices.

Windows laptop or tablet

A current Windows laptop or tablet with the following characteristics

• • Windows 10 or 11 Operating System

  • Windows 10S Operating System is NOT supported as Google Chrome cannot be installed

  • 11-13” screen size for laptops

  • 10” screen size for tablets

  • Keyboard & Case for tablet

  • 6 -8 hr advertised battery life minimum

  • CPU - Year 7-8 - a current Intel Celeron or Atom processor (or equivalent) as a minimum (Intel Core M or i series preferred)

- Year 9-12 - Intel Core M or i series, AMD Ryzen series (or equivalent) recommended

• • Memory - 4GB RAM min

  • Storage - min 128GB (Solid State Drive (SSD) highly recommended)

  • Wireless support for WiFi 5 (5Ghz 802.11ac)

  • Sturdy EVA case to protect the device inside Schoolbag

Apple Mac laptop

A current Macbook laptop with the following characteristics:

• • mac OSX Operating System

  • 11-13” screen size

  • 4GB RAM min

  • 128GB Storage

  • Wireless support for WiFi 5 (5Ghz 802.11ac)

  • Sturdy EVA case to protect the device inside Schoolbag

The recently released Mac computers with the new M1 Apple Silicon is their biggest update since 2005. While Apple assure users of no issues during transition, we as yet have been unable to test all factors, but do expect them to work with our core needs.

Apple iPad's are no longer recommended

We will continue to support iPads in Year 7 as many family's have already purchased them for Primary School. Though they are not the recommended device for High School. They are not recommended for Senior years.

An iPad is not recommended for new purchase, but would generally have the minimum following characteristics*

• • iOS 14 Operating System

  • 10” screen size

  • 128GB storage (64GB no longer offered & 32GB isn't enough when used for multimedia)

  • Wireless support for WiFi 5 (5Ghz 802.11ac)

  • Sturdy cover

  • Detachable keyboard

  • Sturdy EVA case to protect the device inside Schoolbag

  • Apple ID using school email address for iTunes account.

Chromebook

• Current model 10-13" Chromebook

A Chromebook is a laptop that runs Google Chrome OS. It is fully compatible with Google Suite for Education, but does not run Windows or Mac OSX programs.

Android or Linux devices are not supported

Please also consider the NAPLAN Online Technical requirements for Year 7 & 9

We recommend a light compact laptop, tablet or convertible device. You should consider the mobility of a heavy large screen device. Visual impairment may require a larger screen size.

Battery Life

Student devices should have a minimum battery life of 6 hours. There will be no facility to recharge devices at the college due to WHS concerns. It will be the student’s responsibility to have their device charged at home prior to their arrival at school each morning. Running the battery flat during lunch time will not be acceptable. Students are not to bring chargers and associated cables to school.

If the device is not charged for class then a library loan of a device may be required if available.

Camera It is desirable that each student’s device will contain a built-in camera for taking photos and video recording. This will only occur under direct teacher supervision as part of approved learning activities.

Equity arrangements.

The purchase of a device is a major decision and a significant expense. A good quality device may last three to four years. Hennessy has taken strides to integrate device use into many aspects of teaching and learning. Your investment allows the school to maximise learning outcomes for all students.

We are committed to our obligations as a Catholic education institution to deliver the same learning outcomes to all our students no matter their families' financial means.

We have developed an Equity Policy to operate alongside our BYOD Policy. The Equity Policy exists to augment access to information and communication technologies.

Should families have difficulty participating in the program on financial grounds please contact the Business Manager to discuss.

Should there be any reason that a Student is unable to have their device operational for the day, there will be a limited supply of laptops available for loan from the Library. Recalcitrant students will be managed through college disciplinary processes.