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Minimum Equipment Requirements
- The Apple 13 inch MacBook Air (256GB SSD hard drive - 8GB RAM minimum) capable of running Mac OS 10.15.4 (minimum NAPLAN requirement) or greater.
- A hard-sided sturdy carry case (for example Targus TANC bag or equivalent) is highly recommended - soft sleeve cases, neoprene jackets are thin and do NOT provide any protection if the MacBook is dropped.
AppleCare+ Protection Plan
- Please ensure that you purchase the MacBook under the educational pricing structure and purchase the AppleCare+ Protection Plan (sold separately by Apple)
- The AppleCare+ Protection Plan for Mac provides up to three years of expert telephone technical support and additional hardware service options from Apple & Beyond the Box as well as up to 2 accidental damage claims (each attracting a service fee*).
1. In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone through https://getsupport.apple.com/
2. Coverage begins on your AppleCare+ purchase date. (Prices can change as they are set by Apple)
- The final decision on the best option/model for each child needs to be made by you the parents/carers.
- The BYODD program is a compulsory condition of enrolment at St Joseph's Catholic High School.
The link below explains the Apple pricing structure for the different MacBook models currently available.
Apple Warranty Information (worth a read):
http://www.apple.com/au/legal/statutory-warranty/
Apple MacBook Air M2, M3 or M4 Chip
Apple M2, M3 or M4 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine
8GB unified memory, 256GB of SSD storage¹
Retina display with True Tone, Magic Keyboard, Touch ID
Force Touch trackpad, Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports
Options Available:
Option 1: Use an existing MacBook
Students use can use an existing MacBook, portable hard drive and carry case that the family already owns and that meets the school’s specifications available for their child to use. Some machines may need a replacement battery depending on the battery life, as students are not allowed to bring chargers to school.
Option 2: Apple Retail store
Purchase a MacBook from an Apple Retail store. There are several Apple Retail stores in Sydney that offer special educational packages for students. Our preferred Apple reseller is EDUCOMIT who are based in Smeaton Grange - https://www.educomit.com.au/
Option 3: Self Funded
Purchase a new Apple MacBook model, hard drive and carry case from any commercial retailer. Please be aware that the standard warranty is limited to only 12 months unless the AppleCare+ for Mac Protection plan is purchased this will extend the warranty to a full three years (36 months).
Option 4: iPad (for years 7-9 only)
Minimum iPad models include: iPad Air (3rd generation or later), or iPad (5th gen), or later. iPads must be capable of running iPadOS 16 or later. Similarly an iPad Mini or iPad Air (1st or 2nd gen) does NOT meet NAPLAN requirements for NAPLAN Online testing. iPad pencils are not supported with NAPLAN tests (but can be used at school if a student has one)
The final decision on the best option for each child needs to be made by you the parents/carers, as you will have ownership of the machine.
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