Year 7 and 8 2025 BYOD iPad Program
New students entering Year 7 and Year 8 at Marsden State High School in 2025 are required to participate in our schools BYOD iPad Program. The primary learning device that all students must have for their learning is an Apple iPads paired with a keyboard case, active stylus and a screen protector.
Marsden State High School is offering two options to support families to purchase the devices for the 2025 school year.
Option 1 - Pre-purchase iPad through MSHS:
This option allows for families to pre-purchase the iPad learning kit through the school at a discounted price of $800.00. Full payment must be made by the 30th of November. Upon full payment, the school will order the device through our suppliers. When delivered, the school with contact the families for collection of their devices in preparation for the school year. The table below outlines what is included in the pack:
Item
| Comparative Retail Price
| Pre-purchased price incl. GST
|
iPad 10th Gen 64Gb Wi-Fi only
| $559.00 (Student discount applied of 10%)
| $522.00
|
AppleCare+
| $98.10 (Student discount applied of 10%)
| $80.00
|
Logitech rugged folio (10th Gen)
| $229.95
| $152.00
|
Logitech Crayon
| $129.95
| $88.50
|
Screen Protector
| $49.95
| $7.50
|
Total:
| $1066.95
| $850.00
|
Total (School discount applied of $50):
| $800.00
|
Option 2 – Bring your own device (BYOD – iPad only)
MSHS has partnered with several providers to provide BYOD portal links on recommended iPad devices. Check out the recommended devices below. You may also elect to purchase your own iPad device through other retail stores that sell Apple Products. The below table outlines the device specifications including minimum requirements, recommendations and unsupported devices:
| Device Specifications
|
Minimum Requirements:- Apple iPad running iOS/iPadOS version 15.0 or later
- iOS Device with active stylus compatibility
- 10.2 inch screen
- Wi-Fi only
| - iPad 10.2 inch – 7th Gen or later Wi-Fi Only
- iPad Air 4th Gen or later
- Active Pen (active stylus) with Apple compatibility
- Keyboard Case
|
| Recommended: Taking into consideration Apple updates and network compatibility – the products listed are the recommended specifications to support the iPad Devices longevity of use. | - iPad 10.2 inch 9th Gen or later
- iPad Air 5th Gen or later
- iPad Pro 5th Gen or later
- Apple Care+
- Logitech Crayon or Apple Pencil
- 64g Storage
- Durable Keyboard Case
|
| Unsupported devices: Devices that are not compatible/will not be compatible with accessories | - iPad Mini (capability issues with applications required for learning)
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