1:1 Digital Device Program

Summerland Christian College is ready to maximise learning through technology

The 1:1 Digital Device Program is designed to enable students with the benefits of developmentally appropriate technology for learning. Digital Devices have proven to be highly valuable tools for enabling flexibility and collaboration for learning, as well as growing healthy digital citizenship values in students.

All students are required to sign and return their ‘Digital Citizenship Contract’ before accessing their device:
Digital Citizenship Contract (PDF)

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How It Works

Kindergarten to Year 4

All students from Kindergarten to Year 4 have use of a SCHOOL OWNED DEVICE and will be taught ESSENTIAL DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS from the beginning of their educational journey.

This device will remain secured overnight at school and is intended for school use only.

Year 5 to Year 8

All students from Year 5 to Year 8 will be provided with a SECURE PORTABLE CHROMEBOOK DEVICE. This device can be used both at school and at home and will be purchased by families through the ‘Digital Device Levy’.

Year 9 to Year 12

We recognise that students from Years 9 -12 require FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS to suit the learning needs of each individual. Families can choose a suitable device from the specification list provided, which allows affordable and varied options for each student’s needs.

1:1 Digital Device Program (Years 5 -8)

The 1:1 Digital Device Program is designed to enable students with the benefits of developmentally appropriate technology for learning. Digital Devices have proven to be highly valuable tools for enabling flexibility and collaboration for learning, as well as growing healthy digital citizenship values in students.

All students from Year 5 to Year 8 will be provided with a secure, portable Chromebook device. This device can be used both at school and at home, and will be purchased by families through the ‘Digital Device Levy’. In addition to the device, students are required to source personal headphones. It is also advised that a suitable case or cover should be purchased to protect the device.

For more information on the 1:1 Digital Device Program and how it applies to your child in Years 5-8, please read our frequently asked questions here:

Frequently Asked Questions Year 5 - Year 8 (PDF)

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1:1 Digital Device Program (Years 9 – 12)

The 1:1 Digital Device Program is designed to enable students with the benefits of developmentally appropriate technology for learning. Digital Devices have proven to be highly valuable tools for enabling flexibility and collaboration for learning, as well as growing healthy digital citizenship values in students.

We recognise that students from Years 9 -12 require flexible, technological options to suit the learning needs of each individual. Families can choose a suitable device from the specification list below, which allows for affordable and varied options for each student’s needs. Families are free to source a device from any retail provider as long as the device fits the requirements in the specification list.

Years 9-12 Digital Device Specification List (PDF)

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Summerland has partnered with a technology provider, ‘Learning with Technologies’, to assist our families with competitive educational pricing. You can access this provider through the secure portal link below. The devices available for purchase have been selected to suit the specification list based on the educational advantage that this technology provides for student learning.

Learning with Technologies

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For more information on the 1:1 Digital Device Program and how it applies to your child in Years 9 -12, please read our frequently asked questions here:

Frequently Asked Questions Year 9 - Year 12 (PDF)

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