BYOD @ PLC Sydney
BYOD @ PLC Sydney
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BYOD @ PLC Sydney
BYOD @ PLC Sydney
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is compulsory from Years 8 to 12.
Students in Years 8-12 can choose any Mac or Windows device that meets the minimum standards. They may either buy the device from the PLC Sydney BYOD portal or elsewhere.
Please click here to visit the PLC Sydney BYOD portal.
Students are responsible for all aspects of technology ownership. This includes maintaining the software, warranty, insurance, swap out plans for repair times, maintenance of hardware, printing of documents, backup of files, maintenance of cloud-based systems, logins and passwords, etc. We have integrated content into the curriculum to help students with this effort.
When you buy from our BYOD portal, we have arranged with these vendors to allow PLC Sydney to be a warranty drop-off point.
Minimum Standards for 8-12 devices are as follows:
256GB SSD, 16GB RAM, M4 Macbook or Core Ultra 5, Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax)
An English operating system
USB-C charging is highly desirable
A vendor with excellent support, such as Apple, HP, Dell or Lenovo, is HIGHLY recommended
Obtaining a 3-year warranty is HIGHLY recommended
Accidental damage insurance is HIGHLY recommended
Purchasing a bag or cover to protect your device is HIGHLY recommended
If you expect the machine to last for a long time, upgrade memory, storage and processor as much as possible
PLEASE NOTE: All parents/guardians and students are required to acknowledge that they have read and agreed to our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) before bringing a device to school. See the link below.
BYOD Responsibilities
BYOD Responsibilities
IMPORTANT: ALL BYOD machines MUST have an English operating system. Students with non-English operating systems will not be supported by the helpdesk
Antivirus and malware protection MUST be installed and kept up to date
The operating system MUST be kept up to date
All of your data must be saved in Google Drive, and the laptop must also have a regular backup
All software required to meet teacher expectations is installed prior to any lessons conducted by that teacher, unless advised otherwise
Laptops are to be charged ready for each morning - limited charging is available at the Helpdesk, and we cannot guarantee we will have your style of charging cable. Chargers are not permitted in classrooms.
You must provide your own connection adapters (USB-C or HDMI, etc.)
Failure to maintain this standard will be treated as a misdemeanour and dealt with by the Wellbeing team.
BYOD Instructions
BYOD Instructions
For the protection of your computer and the PLC Sydney network, there are TWO requirements for being connected to the WiFi:
Ensure your antivirus and anti-malware are always up to date
Ensure that your operating system is up to date
Once these steps have been performed, you may then connect to the School WiFi.
If your device is found not to have an up-to-date antivirus or the latest operating system's security patches, your access will be blocked immediately.
WiFi
WiFi
Once these two steps are in place, you may now be connected to the WiFi network.
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