Student Device Program
Ocean View College is committed to supporting teaching and learning for all Year 7 – 12 students by providing 24/7 access to a School Managed Device
24/7 access to a School Managed Device is a crucial tool to support your child’s learning. This enables students to engage with the school’s eLearning environment and other systems that are an integral part of working life.
As part of the Department for Education’s Student Device Policy, Ocean View College will be providing a subsidised Student Device Program to those students commencing in both Year 7 & Year 10, in conjunction with our BYOD Program.
Students participating in the Student Device Program will have exclusive possession of a school managed laptop that is connected to the schools network resources.
Students may use these devices at school and at home. This will provide access to School based systems and resources including the College’s Internet (whilst at school), E-Mail, Microsoft Office Applications, Daymap, secure cloud data and file storage and printing services whilst being managed and supported by the College’s ICT Department.
(This Program is in a 3 year rollout phase and is currently only being offered to Year’s 7 and 10 in 2024. Each year after 2024 the offer will be expanded to the following year levels. 2025 -Year 7/8 & 10/11 2026 – Year 7/8/9 & 10/11/12)
Please consider the following options:
Option 1 - Student Device Program
Students receive a school managed device. This device is configured by the school with the latest software and supported by our ICT Department.
This device will be able to be used at school and at home. It will be covered by the manufacturer’s next day on-site repair and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) Insurance for any hardware/software issues included in the warranty and ADP terms and conditions;
This choice will require:
- (a) A yearly upfront payment of $180.00 Inc. GST
- (b) A four-part (Termly) payment of $45.00 Inc. GST. Debit Card details are a requirement for further payments.
If any of these options do not suit, please contact the college and speak to the Finance manager and an individual Payment plan can be arranged.
Accidental Damage Protection Insurance is provided as part of this program. This Insurance allows for 1 Accidental Damage repair per calendar year.
Parents will be financially liable for the full cost of all repairs or replacement of device if lost/stolen or damaged beyond Accidental Damage Protection terms and conditions
Formal ownership of the device remains with the school which allows for the deployment of Department for Education licensed software, warranty management and ICT support and repairs on the device. Ownership remains with the school upon leaving the College.
Students who leave Ocean View College:
- Must return the device in good working condition to the school. (Including supplied bag and Power Adapter)
Should the Device not be returned or returned in an unacceptable state you will be charged the full cost of the device.
The Student Device Program opt in form will be provided at time of enrolment, if needed please see the Front Office for the form.
Students selecting this option will have exclusive use of the device plus bundled software until either the end of Year 9 / Year 12 or at the point they opt out of the program.
(Opting out of the Student Device Program will require the Student to participate in Option 2 – BYOD Program. Proof of purchase from the OVC BYOD Portal is required)
Option 2 - BYOD Program
Students who choose not to participate in the Student Device Program must bring their own device. This device must be purchased from our BYOD Order Portal with Learning With Technologies (LWT) https://ocean.orderportal.com.au/ to ensure they meet the standards set in the Student Device Policy and enables us to provide the same enterprise level of ICT support.
Ocean View College ICT Department will only be joining, configuring and supporting
student personal devices that have been purchased through the above portal or purchased through another schools device program.
Any devices that have been previously configured by ICT up until this point can continue being used however, it is recommended that you look into purchasing a device from the options available in the portal or opting into the Student Device Program.
If either of the above options are not suitable for you, please contact the relevant Head of Sub School or Wellbeing Leader to discuss options available.
Ocean View College is committed to being cyber-safe. Computer Use Agreements will apply to all students using the school’s ICT resources and infrastructure, both in and out of school hours.
Students who do not to participate in the Student Device Program or Bring Your Own Device Program will have access to a pool of daily loan devices from the school when required. These devices are limited and will not be available for take home borrowing, students will be responsible for these devices at all times. Any misuse of these devices may result in access to these devices being withdrawn.
An Acceptable Use Agreement signed by parents and students will outline care and management responsibilities.