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Choosing a Device

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​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
​Minumum OS Version
​Windows 11
​macOS 11
​Minimum Processor
​CPU with 4 cores and 2.0 ghz base speed
​M2 chip
​Minimum Memory
​8GB
​8 GB

​Minimum Storage
​256GB
​256GB

​Minimum Battery Life
​6 Hours
​​6 Hours

​​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
​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.

​Digital Art/
Film and TV

​Adobe Creative Collection including:

Adobe Photoshop 

Adobe Premiere

Notes:

Adobe Creative Collection will run on both Windows x64 and MacOS devices. Some components will run on iPadOS but not all.


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Last reviewed 08 November 2024
Last updated 08 November 2024