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Curriculum updates in preparation for the 2026 school year are currently underway and will be complete by Monday July 28 2025
If you already possess a device and wish to connect it to the BSC Network, please follow this process.
This process applies whether the device is a BSC-preferred or Non-preferred device.
BSC strongly recommends that parents/carers consider purchasing insurance as outlined below.
Delivery of IT Service
Parents/Carers and students can only submit a BYOD device after completing the actions outlined below.
Devices must be delivered to the school on the first day of the school year and submitted to the General Office along with associated documentation (outlined below). The BSC IT Department will take possession of each devices and undertake the process of connecting it to the school system. The device will be returned to the student via the Home Group program.
Any device submitted must be clearly labelled with the student's full name and Home Group.
- Minimum Device Requirements
The device must meet or exceed these requirements to effectively use on the schools’ network.
Have a battery life of at least 8 hours.
Be able to run the latest version operating systems
Have a physical keyboard (i.e., not an on-screen keyboard)
Have a screen size: 11.6" or greater
Have a working camera and microphone. A stylus or touch screen can also be helpful.
Support 2.4 and/or 5Ghz wireless
Basic access to software requires 8GB RAM requirements. It is recommended to allow 16gGB of RAM to future-proof access to all high end programs such as Adobe products
Have all information backed up and be ready for the new image where applicable. The ‘image’ is the suite of programs and digital software used by the school.
NOTE: BSC cannot be held liable for any loss of data when imaging the device
2. Preparation of device
2. Preparation of device
Parent/carers and/or students are responsible for ensuring that the BYOD Non-Preferred Device is ready for connection to the BSC network (BSC Wi-Fi and printer access).
To ready your device you must
Label the device with the student’s full name.
Ensure the device is functioning correctly
Ensure the device has up-to-date antivirus software.
Remove any unrequired software (e.g., games, VPN)
Perform backup of all data. BSC IT Department cannot be held liable for any loss of data during the imaging process.
Ensure there are no passwords which will prevent the student from using the computer or change its configuration (e.g., connecting to a wireless network).
Ensure the device is fully charged.
3. Download, Read, Complete and Print Required Documentation
3. Download, Read, Complete and Print Required Documentation
Read the BSC Digital Technology Acceptable Use Agreement
Download, complete and print BYOD – Request to Connect to BSC Network Form - your device will not be linked to the BSC Network unless this form are submitted.
4. Delivery of IT Service
4. Delivery of IT Service
Devices will be
delivered to BSC General Office by the student
managed by the IT Department upon receipt
entered into IT service on a first-come-first-served basis
distributed to the owning student as soon as possible
WARRANTY & ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION (ADP)
BSC IT staff are unable to repair or provide warranty services to hardware.
Technical support will be limited to providing access to the wireless network and approved software.
Repairs and warranty of claims for BYOD devices must be facilitated/negotiated by the owner.
ADP (ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION) is an additional insurance policy which you can purchase via the supplier and ONLY covers accidental damage to the device.
Current laws mandate that ADP can only be offered 4 days after purchase. Please check to see if you have already purchased this cover.
Damaged devices should be presented to the BSC IT Department for assessment, or assessment information can be found on the BSC Student IT Support Page
Please view all warranty options related to your device.
GENERAL INSURANCE
Parents/carers should check Home & Contents insurance for coverage with reference to theft/loss and accidental damage.
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