Choosing a device for Junior School
Our Junior school (years 7-9) require an Apple iPad running iOS 17.0 or newer.
A List of devices that meet these requiremens can be found on Apple's website Here
Additionaly Students are required to have a Stylus or Apple Pencil and Headphones compatiable with their device.
Devices can be purchased from many major retailers and The School Locker
Choosing a device for Senior School.
Our Senior School Students (Years 10-12) don't have a specific device requirement.
Depending on the chosen subject requirements may vary.
For General Subjects, device requirements are very flexible. However please read through the below Subject Areas that require extra software, please consider the required/recommended specifications for the extra software.
General Devices
For students with not extra software requirements, iPads are a viable classroom device. Provided they meet the requirements listed above and have a case with a keyboard.
Device Types:
| Windows Laptop
| Mac laptop
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Minumum OS Version
| Windows 11
| macOS 11
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Minimum Processor
| CPU with 4 cores and 2.0 ghz base speed
| M2 chip
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Minimum Memory
| 8GB
| 8 GB
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Minimum Storage
| 256GB
| 256GB
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Subject Areas with Additional Software Requirements
If you are unsure about any software requirements please contact the ICT department or the relevant subject area HOD.
Subject Area
| Software Required
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Graphics and Design
| Autodesk Suite including:
AutoCad
Inventor
Revit
Notes:
Autodesk software requires a Windows x86 or x64 Device. ARM or Snapdragon CPU's are not supported.
Discrete graphics is useful but generaly not required for the projects students are required to complete.
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