BYOD Program

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program

We adopt a cost-effective and flexible BYOD approach for families to provide students access to learning tools and resources through our secure college network.

Cabra has partnered with Learning with Technologies (LWT) to create a Purchase Portal for families.  Two education-specific laptop options are available – Windows and Mac.  These education-specific devices are designed for students and offer exceptional performance and reliability.  The LWT Purchase Portal outlines laptop specifications and inclusions (including warranty information).

Families must purchase via the Cabra LWT Laptop Purchase Portal.

Laptops cannot be purchased from another provider.  This enables the College to:

• Provide on-site warranty services (excess charges apply for Mac devices)
• Deploy applications and policies to the device.

Our BYOD approach ensures the College has visibility over laptop digital security whilst ensuring student privacy is respected.  Students can install applications as it is their own the device. Upon graduation or leaving Cabra, all deployed security controls and applications can be removed by the student or College.  The laptop remains with the student.

This approach provides a common and consistent experience for students and teachers, supporting effective teaching and seamless integration of digital tools.

We recommend exploring the selection of Windows and Mac devices available on the Cabra LWT Laptop Purchase Portal.

Please Note: Chromebooks are not supported.

School Supplied Software

Students are provided a free license for Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook) upon enrolment. Additionally, subject-specific software for Media, Art, and Music can be installed at no cost on student devices.

Contacts

• For IT-related inquiries and more information about the BYOD program, please contact the IT department at it@cabra.catholic.edu.au
• For queries regarding learning with technology and cyber safety, please contact Jarrad McCabe, Deputy Principal of People, Culture, and Operations, at jmccabe@cabra.catholic.edu.au
• The IT Help Desk is located in the Monica Farrelly Atrium.