Why BYOx at KGSC?
In the pursuit of excellence with all our might, the College Bring Your Own Device (BYOx) Program aims to enhance the curriculum program to improve student learning outcomes through increased access to digital tools, learning resources and pedagogy. Individualised learning and differentiation for students, and opportunities for students to further develop into responsible digital citizens with high level digital skills will also be enhanced.
Program information, tools and forms
Years 6 to 12 students participate in the KGSC BYOx Program.
The following are links to information relevant to this program:
If purchasing a new laptop, the following tools may also assist parents\caregivers when deciding which laptop to purchase:
Connectivity of BYOx Laptops
Onboarding of new student BYOx laptops to the College wireless network and/or connection to associated services (e.g. printing, access to student and common network drives) is through the Department of Education provided technical solution, BYOx Link (Microsoft InTune).
Information is emailed to parents/carers and students prior to the start of Term 1 each year, with follow up emails giving updates and additional information.
Students require their username and password, and to have tested their account is working, before attempting to onboard their BYOx laptop to the College wireless network EQNET. See Email and other useful links for more information.
Information on timelines and procedures for connecting new BYOx laptops is provided to students through class teachers and student daily notices as part of start of year procedures for each sub-school. During the first three weeks of Term 1, additional technical support is available to students during class time.
Students access BYOx connectivity "how to" guides and videos on the Student Sharepoint site (username and password required to access), and should set this as a "Favourite" (or Bookmark) in their BYOx laptop browsers for easy access.
From Day 2 of Term 1, students who have attempted to onboard their BYOx laptop (recommended this be done at home) but need technical assistance can also go to the
Student Tech Hub in the Middle Senior Library before school from 8 am, during breaks, and after school until 3.30 pm. During Weeks 1-3 in Term 1 a daily schedule is communicated through notices to avoid long line ups at the Student Tech Hub.
From Week 3 Term 1, any ongoing issues connecting laptops should be escalated to the HOD eLearning and ICT Manager by emailing details to BYOx@kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au.
College BYOx Equity Program
A limited number of College owned laptops are available for families who are not able to provide a BYOx laptop for their Year 6-12 student due to financial hardship.
Application for consideration for this program is through Sub-School Principal, and further information may be required to be provided on request.
Daily arrangements for borrowing Equity Program laptops are as per the Daily Borrowing program below. Students can access the daily borrowing program if waiting for an Equity laptop application to be processed, or for an Equity laptop to be set up (usually takes a minimum of 48 hours).
Daily Borrowing Program
The Daily Borrowing Program is usually available from Day 2 Week 1 in Term 1.
A limited number of College owned laptops are available on a "first in" basis for Year 6-12 students to borrow each day if they have an issue with their own BYOx laptop or while the student's BYOx laptop is being repaired or replaced. There is no charge for this program.
Year 6-12 students needing to borrow a "daily borrowing" laptop can do so from the Student Wellbeing Centre at the following times:
- 8 am to 8.50 am
- the first 10 minutes of each lesson (with teacher permission note only)
- during morning tea and lunch breaks
These laptops must not be taken home, and must be returned by 3.30 pm each day.
Need more assistance?
If you have any questions, require further information, or wish to escalate an issue in relation to the BYOx Program, please email BYOx@kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au or telephone the Head of Department, eLearning on (07) 3552 7333.