BYOD Program – Woodville High School

From 2025 Woodville High School has partnered with the Department for Education to provide students on School Card with a laptop in Year 7 and 10.

The school operates a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. We recommend a MacBook Air Laptop with AppleCare+ as our preferred default device if parents are looking to purchase.

This new Device Program forms part of the Departments 2023-2026 Digital Strategy. The program addresses inequality, improved device access and quality. When your application is approved, our Finance team will notify the IT Department and they will organise a device for your child at no cost.

Woodville High School uses Google Apps for Education.

If you choose to buy a MacBook here is a list of software that comes with it pre-installed. They will be given access to this on their first day. Software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe CC and other is provided by the school when required by the subject teacher. You do not need to purchase anything additional while your child is at the school.

FAQ’s

What if my child’s device is damaged?

AppleCare+ for MacBook extends your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $149 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $429 for other damage. In addition, you’ll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts via chat or phone.

AppleCare+ benefits are in addition to any legal rights provided by Australian consumer law.

Read more about AppleCare for Mac.

Where can I find a cheaper Macbook?

If you are looking for a second hand MacBook or sub $1000 then we can suggest a couple of sites that may be useful.

Alternatively, families can elect to enter into the school owned device scheme. These devices are borrowed daily and returned to the Learning Hub prior to students leaving the school.

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Can I use an alternative Device

An Apple device is recommended but not mandatory. Your child will find that most devices around our school are Apple, all teachers use these devices and in computer rooms/labs they are used.

Most software is compatible on both Windows and Apple platforms so there is no disadvantage to buying a PC. If a teacher wanted students to use a specific product that is Apple only e.g iMovie, GarageBand etc then they would book a computer lab to do that.

Can devices be charged at school?

Under Department for Education guidelines your child cannot charge their laptop at school unless it is electrically tested. We do not electrically test for those other than in Year 12 and approved by the Senior Leader. Please ensure that the device you purchase can hold a charge for the whole day.

At Woodville High School, the Middle Years represent an exciting stage of growth and opportunity for students in Years 7 to 9. Our supportive learning community is focused on nurturing every student’s potential while fostering a strong sense of belonging and personal development.

The journey from Year 10 to 12 is an exciting one for every young person and we feel very honoured to be part of it with you. We believe that the journey should be one that is enriching, inspiring and where every senior school student will cultivate the capabilities, skills and dispositions that will enable them to thrive as they navigate an ever-changing world.

Special Interest Music

Woodville High School is a designated Special Interest Music Centre. The Music Centre offers a wide range of specialist music courses to cater for the varied needs of its student population.