BYOD Program
As a 21st Century Learning Community, Point Cook P-9 College is committed to leading change with students and their families.
Point Cook P-9 College has a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program from Prep to Year 9. The BYOD Program means families are requested to supply a device for their own child. It is not compulsory; however, we encourage all families to participate.
It is important that you understand that the device does not replace traditional pen and paper activities. We still believe there is a place for these tools today and in the future. The device is used during certain times in the day and when needed to support student learning. Students will continue to interact with each other face-to-face during class times.
We are continuously seeing the benefits that the BYOD program can bring to broadening student learning, digital competencies, increased student choice and the personalisation of learning for our students.
Device Specifications
Prep to Grade 4
In Prep to Grade 4 we run an iPad Program; we also have an equity of access trolley banks available to assist with learning programs and testing.
Suitable and compatible devices to use in preferred order are (as minimum).
• Apple iPad 10th Generation / Wifi Only / 64GB or above
• Apple iPad mini Generation / Wifi Only 64GB or above
Years 5 to 9
In Years 5 to 9 we run a BYOD Device Program using Apple and Windows 11 devices. Both types of devices are support, however, it is preferred that students use a windows device as this is what will be used in senior levels.
Suitable and compatible devices to use in preferred order are (as minimum).
• Windows – Notebook 2025 or above – Core i5 / 512GB SSD / 16GB Ram or above.
• Apple – Macbook Air 2025 or above – Core i5 / 512GB SSD / 16GB Ram or above
Suitable and compatible operating systems are: (as minimum)
• Windows device – Windows 11
• Apple MacBook – macOS 13 or higher
Please note: We do not support Android devices including Chromebooks due to limited connectivity and app availability.
Digital Services Provided
Point Cook P-9 College provides a variety of digital services which are used from prep to secondary years, some of these services are the following:
- Compass
- Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
- ClickView
- Office 365
- Education Perfect
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Years 7 to 9 only)
- Mathletics
- Reading Eggs
- Languages Online
Digital Agreements
Our digital forms are sent out digitally via Compass Insights.
- ICT Acceptable Use Agreement (Prep – Year 9)
- Photo & Video Consent (Prep – Year 9)
- Local Walks & Excursions (Prep – Year 9)
- M-Rated Viewing Material (Year 7-9)
- PG-Rated Viewing Material (Prep – Year 6)
- My Careers Insight – Morrisby (Year 9)
