Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) Laptop Program:

St John’s Catholic College is transitioning to a Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) laptop
program. The program commences with Year 7 in 2023 and will be phased in over the coming years. Students are
required to bring their own laptop to school daily, as part of their learning equipment. St John’s will implement a dual (supported and unsupported) BYODD laptop program giving students and families flexibility and choice.

BYODD Implementation Schedule:

2023: Year 7 + any other interested student (senior students recommended)
2024: Year 7 & 8 + any other interested student (senior students recommended)
2025: Year 7, 8 & 9 + any other interested student (senior students recommended)
2026: All students (Years 7 - 12) to have transitioned to the BYODD laptop program

Please note that ABSTUDY funded Boarders will have their BYODD laptop coordinated by the College (commencing with Year 7 in 2023). All other students including non-ABSTUDY funded Boarders will need to coordinate their own laptop in
accordance with the information supplied below.

Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) Laptop Program – Supported Program:

The College has partnered with technology for education firm Edunet for the BYODD supported program. Families
selecting this option purchase one of three designated laptops through the Edunet portal from a ‘good, better, best’ price and
specification structure. By participating in the supported program students receive access to College WiFi, use of the
College Image (software / programs) and IT support, as well as the resourcing, support and benefits of the Edunet program.
Compulsory items within the package include a software imaging, three-year warranty, carry bag and an ‘eduskin’. The College highly recommends families purchase insurance either through the Edunet portal or through their Home and Contents insurance policy.

To Order Through Edunet:

Edunet Information Video: copy and paste the following link into a web browser: ednt.link/BYODVideo
Edunet Website (St John’s Portal): http://stjohnscollege.technologyportal.com.au/
Access Code (St John’s only): SJC2023
Edunet Support: 03 9708 8700 or portal@edunet.com.au

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Laptop Program Unsupported Program:

Students are also permitted to bring their own choice of laptop (meeting the listed minimum specifications below) through the BYOD unsupported program. The term ‘unsupported program’ refers to students/families being responsible for all matters associated with the device – purchase, warranty, programs, maintenance, insurance, etc. Please note that there is no guarantee that BYOD devices will be able to access the NT Schools Network and connect with the College WiFi. The College will only
provide limited IT Support to students electing to participate in the unsupported BYOD program. Although not mandated,
Apple and Google Chrome devices are not recommended for the BYOD unsupported program due to their incompatibility with the NT Schools network.

BYOD Recommended Minimum Specifications:

Windows 10 or higher
8GB RAM
Wi-Fi
10 inch or larger screen size
Good processor: Example: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 or higher
3-year warranty (including battery)
256GB storage
Software – Microsoft Office and Adobe recommended

Computer Labs:

The College will continue to maintain several Computer Labs as we transition to the BYODD laptop program.