General Notes:
Unless specifically noted, all software used in the classroom is provided by the school. Students are not required to purchase Microsoft Office, Adobe or Autodesk products. They will recieve logins & instruction on accessing this software once arriving at school.
Additionnaly all iPad applications are purchased and delivered by the school through the schools management tools except 'Intune Company Portal'. Please see the appropriate 'Setup your device' pages for more information.
For any questions, please contact the school.
Choosing a device for Years 8 & 9
Our year 8 & 9 studnets are expectd to bring an Apple iPad as their BYOD device. It is required to be on iOS 17.0 or prefferably iOS 26.0 as a minimum.
A list of devices that meet these requiremens can be found on Apple's website Here
Additionally, 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 Years 7, 10, 11 & 12.
Our year 7, 10, 11 & 12 students have varying device requirements based on subject selection.
For Year 7 Students, please use the General Devices Section below.
For Most Year 10-12 Students, device requirements remain flexible. However please read through the below Subject Areas that require extra software, please consider the required/recommended specifications for the extra software if relevant for your students selected subjects.
Unfortunatly, due to technical limitations both Chromebooks and Android Tablets are incompatiable with our network.
General Devices
For students with no extra software requirements, iPads are a viable classroom device provided they have a case with a keyboard.
Device Types:
| Windows Laptop
| Mac laptop
| iPad - See above
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Minumum OS Version
| Windows 11
| macOS 14
| iOS 17.0
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Minimum Processor
| CPU with 4 cores and 2.0 ghz base speed
| M1 chip or A10 Chip
| A10 Fusion
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Minimum Memory
| 8GB
| 8 GB
| 3 GB
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Minimum Total Storage
| 256GB
| 256GB
| 64 GB
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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 Used in class.
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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.
Additionally, Autodesk software does NOT work natively on MACOS, relying on complex virtualisation tools. It is strongly reccomended that students do not purchase Apple devices with the intent to use it with Autodesk.
Discrete graphics is useful but generaly not required for the projects students are required to complete.
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Graphics and Design - Additional Suggested Specs
Device Types:
| Windows Laptop
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Minumum OS Version
| Windows 11
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Minimum Processor
| CPU with 6 cores and 3.0 ghz base speed
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Recommended Memory
| 16GB
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Minimum Total Storage
| 512GB
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Display Resolution
| 1920 x 1080p with True Colour
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Digital Art/ Film and TV - Additional Suggested Specs
Device Types:
| Windows Laptop
| Mac laptop
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Minumum OS Version
| Windows 11
| macOS 12
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Minimum Processor
| CPU with 6 cores and 3.0 ghz base speed
| M2 chip
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Recommended Memory
| 16 GB
| 16 GB
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Minimum Total Storage
| 512 GB
| 512 GB
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Minimum Battery Life
| 6 Hours
| 6 Hours
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Display Resolution
| 1920 x 1080p
| 1920 x 1080p
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