Educators across Australia and the World have recognised that we need to adopt ICT as a valued tool in education; however, we also need to teach young people how to use these tools effectively and safely. At Geraldton Christian College we endeavour to educate students in wise and discerning use of ICT, with our focus being on building respectful digital citizens.
This page provides information on the use of devices at the College by students, and expectations for them.
We hope you will find the following information useful.
For more information, please see the Information Technology Booklet.
School-Owned Devices
PRIMARY DEVICES
Pre-Primary to Year 2 students will have access to shared devices in their classrooms.
Students from Year 3 to Year 6 are provided with a College-owned iPad and keyboard. These devices remain at the College at all times and are not taken home. They are equipped with the necessary software to support the curriculum and enhance learning.
SECONDARY DEVICES
Under the Secondary Student Device Program, Secondary students are issued with a school-owned MacBook Air laptop (this replaces the school’s previous Bring Your Own Device program).
Each device is equipped with standardised applications which will help teachers better plan and teach. It will include monitoring tools, allowing teachers to maintain classroom focus, and wellbeing applications designed to safeguard students from bullying and other online risks. By providing your child with a device, pre-loaded with College software, we also are able to simplify the initial set-up process and eliminate the challenges and financial burdens on parents.
The College can only restrict websites that students accesses while at the College campus, but not when Secondary students use their device at home. The College recommends that parents/guardians have full access to student devices and regularly monitor them.
Information Technology Contract
Geraldton Christian College provides various means for students to use technology for their education. The Information Technology Contract, signed by both students and parents/guardians, seeks to establish a clear understanding of the purpose of technology and the limits of its use as an educational tool. The contract applies to all devices used at the College.
All Information Technology used during school-based activities at the College should relate to the course/s of study undertaken by students and the work requirements of those courses.
New students to Geraldton Christian College should complete the Information Technology Contract and return it to Student Services, on or before their first day at the College, in order to activate their personal user account. Existing students are not required to sign a new contract each year but continue to be bound by its requirements.
Help Desk
We have an IT Help Desk at the College which is located in the Library. IT support is available to assist students with technical queries or difficulties with their devices. Parents/Guardians may also contact the Help Desk if they need assistance.
The IT Help Desk is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.00pm.