
BYOD
Bring Your Own Device
At Westall Secondary College, we are committed to enhancing learning through technology. Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program allows students to bring a personal laptop to support their education in a safe and structured environment. This initiative fosters digital literacy, creativity, and independent learning while ensuring students have access to essential online resources.
Students must have a personal device and bring it to school daily to enhance their learning experience.
To participate, students’ devices must meet our minimum technical requirements and comply with the school’s acceptable use policy. Cyber safety is a priority, and we provide secure internet access and guidance on responisble use of technology. If you need assistance selecting a device or have any questions, please refer to our BYOD guidelines or contact the school office.
BYOD Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Processor | Intel i3 or equivalent |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 256 GB |
WiFi | Wifi 5 |
Operating System | Windows 10 or later; macOS 11.7 or higher |
Screen Size | 11 inch – 14 inch |
Form Factor | Laptop or Convertible with a physical keyboard |
Battery Life | Minimum 6 hours |
Charging | USB C Charging |
Recommended Requirements
Processor | Intel i5 or equivalent |
RAM | 16 GB |
Storage | 512 GB |
WiFi | Wifi 6 |
Operating System | Windows 11 or later; macOS 13 or higher |
Screen Size | 13 -14 inch, Full HD |
Form Factor | Laptop or Convertible with a physical keyboard |
Battery Life | 8 hours + |
Charging | USB C Charging |
Additional notices
- Chromebooks and tablets are not support by the College.
- Windows 10 S mode is not supported by the school due to software compatibility requirements. You can switch out of Windows S by following this guide from Microsoft.
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