Macquarie Fields High School has implemented a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) with Year 7-12 students.
Devices compatible with the school wifi specifications
Families advised to purchase devices that meet these specifications. Notebooks (laptops) running Windows 10 and above or Mac IOS are the most compatible with the school wifi. Parents are also advised to purchase a suitable durable bag or case for the device. Students will need administrator access to their device to be able to join the school wifi.
HP BYOD Portal
The school has partnered with HP to create a BYOD portal to assist families purchase devices and accessories that are compatible with the school network.
www.hp.com.au/byod and use school code MacquarieFHS.
Software Available for Download
The Department of Education (DoE) has made Microsoft Office 365, and Google Apps software available for free* for students to download onto a single personal device. Students can access this software by logging into their Student Portal accounts, and clicking on the My Learning Tools tab.
Note: Adobe Creative Cloud is only available to students in Year 12 on a school application basis. Year 12 students wishing to apply for a Creative Cloud access should see Miss Hannaford in the school library.
Should members of the school community wish to find out more about the Bring Your Own Device Program, please contact the school office.
Support for families accessing a device to use at home
For families who require support accessing a device for their child to use at home can arrange an appointment with their child's Deputy Principal to discuss their child's access needs. Depending on the child's needs, a small pool of school managed laptops are available for borrowing to use at home.