BYOD Program

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

We adopt a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) approach to offer families a cost-effective and flexible solution for ensuring their child’s access to learning and resources through the college network.

Please note that Chromebooks, iPads, and other tablet devices do not meet our specifications.

Minimum Specifications: 

• Both Apple and Windows devices are supported.
• A 13’-14’ inch screen is recommended.
• At least an Intel i5, Ryzen 5 or M1 for Mac
• At least 8GB RAM.
• 256GB hard drive (SSD recommended).
• 802.11ac wireless minimum
• USB-C charging port
• Webcam
• Minimum 8-hour battery life.
• Recommended weight of less than 2kg.

Accidental Damage protection or insurance is strongly recommended for all student laptops.  Families/caregivers are advised that student laptops are personal items, therefore not covered under Cabra’s insurance policies in an event they are damaged on site.  Therefore any damage and/or repairs while on site are the responsibility of the family/caregiver.

Cabra LWT Laptop Purchasing Portal

While you’re free to choose your preferred device supplier, Cabra has partnered with Learning with Technologies (LWT) and created a purchase portal to assist families/caregivers with the process. We recommend exploring the selection of Windows and Mac laptops available on the LWT purchasing portal. These devices are designed suitable for students and offer exceptional performance and reliability.

If purchasing a windows device through the LWT portal ‘Cabra ICT’ can coordinate additional support by logging any service requests and managing the warranty process on your behalf. These additional support services are exclusively available for Windows laptops purchased through the LWT portal, offering a technical support service to those families/caregivers.

Please note Apple Mac Devices and privately purchased devices are not covered under these services.

Visit Cabra LWT Laptop Purchase Portal for further details and to explore the available devices.

School Supplied Software

Students are provided a free license for Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook) upon enrolment. Additionally, subject-specific software (such as Adobe Creative Cloud) 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.