Purchasing Devices @ SCSC
Devices Overview at SCSC
Surf Coast Secondary College has always been focused on developing the capability of our young people to be expert navigators and creators with technology. We are very proud to be recognised for the five years running as an Apple Distinguished Programs school for our innovative use of iPads and iBooks in the FUSE program, and our staff work hard to constantly review our practice and ensure that we are up-to-date with the latest technological changes and ways of educating teens using technology.
Our current program sees the following devices supported at the College. We have chosen to support an Apple based system at the College as these devices best optimise the learning experience for the students, largely due to their mobility, diversity of the creative apps, ease of use of the students and interactivity of the iBooks for the Middle Years students.
Year 7 - 9: students use iPads
Year 10 - 12: students can continue to use an iPad or upgrade to a Macbook
Our current program sees the following devices supported at the College. We have chosen to support an Apple based system at the College as these devices best optimise the learning experience for the students, largely due to their mobility, diversity of the creative apps, ease of use of the students and interactivity of the iBooks for the Middle Years students.
Year 7 - 9: students use iPads
Year 10 - 12: students can continue to use an iPad or upgrade to a Macbook
How do I get a device for my child?
Surf Coast Secondary College is proud of its digital learning program that involves students in leveraging technology to access quality information and resources, increase connectedness to the world and develop skills that will make them successful in 21st century careers; such as creativity, communication, collaboration and curiosity.
We have engaged in substantial research and discussions with vendors regarding how best to provide access to devices for our students, the process of which is outlined below.
Device Models for 2020 and Beyond
Year 7 – Students in Year 7 will be able to access an option to pay off a school-purchases iPad over three years. Families will also have the option to BYOD an iPad. Any Year 7 student who enrols in the College after September in the preceding year will be required to BYOD an iPad.
Years 8 & 9 – Any students enrolling in the College in Years 8 and 9 will be required to BYOD an iPad. This can be purchased through the JB Hi-Fi portal, as our preferred supplier. There will be two options: purchase outright or purchase on 12 months interest free. Families could also elect to BYOD an iPad from another supplier or from one that is already owned by the family.
Years 10 – 12 – Students transitioning from Year 9 into Year 10, or those enrolling in the College in these year levels, will be required to BYOD a MacBook. This can be purchased through the JB Hi-Fi portal, as our preferred supplier. There will be two options: purchase outright or purchase on 12 months interest free. Families may also elect to BYOD a MacBook from another supplier or from one that is already owned by the family.
From 2020, JB Hi-Fi will be offering onsite servicing for repairs to MacBooks purchased through their portal. These repairs will be completed faster, meaning less interruptions to student learning.
Flexible Options for Families
We have undertaken extensive work in gathering quotations to arrive at the decision that JB Hi-Fi will continue to be the College’s preferred supplier, due to their prices being the most competitive an therefore giving our families good value for money. Important things to note are:
To access the BYOD purchasing process through JB Hi-Fi please access the portal using the below details:
Web Address: www.jbeducation.com.au/byod
Access Code: SCSC2020
Please note that JB Hi-Fi use a finance company called Skye Credit to facilitate certain customer finance deals such as the 12 months interest free purchase option.
If you have any questions, or your family requires more support with the provision of technology required as part of the learning program, please contact Erin Wright, Assistant Principal, on 03 5261 6633 or at wright.erin.j@edumail.vic.gov.au.
We have engaged in substantial research and discussions with vendors regarding how best to provide access to devices for our students, the process of which is outlined below.
Device Models for 2020 and Beyond
Year 7 – Students in Year 7 will be able to access an option to pay off a school-purchases iPad over three years. Families will also have the option to BYOD an iPad. Any Year 7 student who enrols in the College after September in the preceding year will be required to BYOD an iPad.
Years 8 & 9 – Any students enrolling in the College in Years 8 and 9 will be required to BYOD an iPad. This can be purchased through the JB Hi-Fi portal, as our preferred supplier. There will be two options: purchase outright or purchase on 12 months interest free. Families could also elect to BYOD an iPad from another supplier or from one that is already owned by the family.
Years 10 – 12 – Students transitioning from Year 9 into Year 10, or those enrolling in the College in these year levels, will be required to BYOD a MacBook. This can be purchased through the JB Hi-Fi portal, as our preferred supplier. There will be two options: purchase outright or purchase on 12 months interest free. Families may also elect to BYOD a MacBook from another supplier or from one that is already owned by the family.
From 2020, JB Hi-Fi will be offering onsite servicing for repairs to MacBooks purchased through their portal. These repairs will be completed faster, meaning less interruptions to student learning.
Flexible Options for Families
We have undertaken extensive work in gathering quotations to arrive at the decision that JB Hi-Fi will continue to be the College’s preferred supplier, due to their prices being the most competitive an therefore giving our families good value for money. Important things to note are:
- JB Hi-Fi are able to offer a 12 month interest free option via their portal which has been launched for families to access and begin purchasing.
- The 12 month interest free option from JB Hi-Fi still provides families with a method of paying off the device package over time.
- Once the 12 months interest free period ends, there is an interest rate associated with any residual payments that remain. Families need to be aware of this in their planning.
- Families are welcome to BYOD from other suppliers if they so choose.
To access the BYOD purchasing process through JB Hi-Fi please access the portal using the below details:
Web Address: www.jbeducation.com.au/byod
Access Code: SCSC2020
Please note that JB Hi-Fi use a finance company called Skye Credit to facilitate certain customer finance deals such as the 12 months interest free purchase option.
If you have any questions, or your family requires more support with the provision of technology required as part of the learning program, please contact Erin Wright, Assistant Principal, on 03 5261 6633 or at wright.erin.j@edumail.vic.gov.au.
The BYOD Portal
Click on the link above to access our JB Hi Fi Portal.
Use this code to locate our school's page: SCSC2020.
If you have any problems, please call the College's Administration Office.
Use this code to locate our school's page: SCSC2020.
If you have any problems, please call the College's Administration Office.
