1:1 Laptop Program Update

At this time of year it is timely to remind Secondary Students of a few simple things they can do to ensure their experience with laptops is a really good one.

Avoiding laptop damage

Treat the laptop with respect. It is a really useful piece of technology, but it is also quite fragile and needs to be treated as such.

Always use the case provided whenever the laptop is being carried. This is mandatory because it is the most effective measure in protecting laptops and avoiding damage. The case should be used while travelling to and from school and between classes while at school.

Students need to be aware of where laptops are left. Leave them in a safe where they won’t be stood on and where the rain can’t reach.

Turn the laptop off immediately if liquid is spilled on it. Don’t turn it on again and instead take it to the IT Service Desk.

What should you do if your laptop is damaged or faulty?

Come to the IT Service Desk as soon as you can. We will repair the laptop and return it to you within a day or two. If the fault is covered under warranty, then there will be no charge. If it is not, then there will be a charge of up to $300.

Need a second charger?

We expect students to charge their laptop at home each evening. If home is more than one location, then we can loan a second charger. Come to the IT Service Desk and we’ll allocate a second charger straight away. This can be returned at the same time the laptop is returned.

Thank you for your support.

Ken Emeleus
Director ICT