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Welcome to STMLC BYODD 3-6

This site serves as a resource hub supporting parents, teachers, and students involved in our Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) approach at St Michael's.

Adjustments to Our BYODD Approach

Starting in 2026, Kindergarten to Year 2 students will have access to school-issued iPads for small group work, ensuring a balanced introduction to technology. Students from Years 3 to 6 will use their personal iPads during learning time.

To align with new syllabus requirements and foster digital literacy, students in Year 3 and above must have access to a compatible keyboard for their iPad. Parents can choose to purchase a keyboard for their child, or the school will provide one.

General Routines

Students in Years 3-6 take their iPads home daily and are expected to charge their devices at home before bringing them back to school each day.

Please refer to the "How to" page for 

• the iPad settings required

• the Mail settings required

For what to buy for your child please refer to the 

• What to Buy

For a list of apps require please refer to the

• iPad Applications page

Please Note: The apps required by the school are the apps that the children will be able to use at school.  If you have other apps on the iPad for home use, we ask that they are placed in a separate folder for use only at home.  

If you cannot find what you need here please contact the school at

studentserv.01886@sydstu.catholic.edu.au