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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program

Wangaratta High School families can view pre-approved devices, and complete purchases by clicking on the Learning with Technologies portal website.

Wangaratta High School’s renewed BYOD Program is designed to prepare students for success in the modern world by ensuring they develop essential digital skills and literacy.

Why a Personal Device Matters: Teachers will regularly utilise in-class technology-based activities to prepare students for an increasingly digital world. Students from Year 7 to Year 12 are required to bring a suitable, charged device to school every day to support their learning. This requirement ensures every student can:

  • Participate fully in learning activities integrated into daily lessons
  • Build confidence in managing technology to improve their learning outcomes
  • Develop digital skills and literacy essential for future education and employment

Recommended Purchase Option: School Portal Wangaratta High School has partnered with Learning with Technology (LWT) to provide a dedicated one-stop portal where parents can purchase devices that are:

  • Pre-approved to meet all school requirements
  • Available at education-priced discounts exclusive to our school community
  • Supported by a streamlined technical support and warranty process through the school

Alternative Purchase Options: Families are strongly encouraged to consider the Learning With Technology (LWT) portal rather than purchasing a device from another vendor due to the dedicated warranty support this option provides. However, we understand families may have different purchasing preferences. Please note that all devices not purchased via the official school portal must be supplied to the school wiped fresh (factory reset) as a strict precondition of setup and connection to the school network by our IT staff. The minimum specifications for devices include:

  • Storage: Minimum of 128 GB
  • Memory: Minimum of 8 GB
  • Operating System: ChromeOS or Windows 11 or Apple MacOS 26 (or later)
  • Battery Life: Must maintain charge for a typical school day (6+ hours)
  • Input Method: Must include a physical keyboard (tablet-only devices with on-screen keyboards are not permitted)

Note on Warranty and Support: Please be aware that devices purchased outside the LWT portal are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty only. The school cannot provide the same level of technical support or warranty assistance for these devices, which may result in longer wait times and higher costs for repairs.