The Department of Education’s revised parent payment policy has led to changes to the College’s Netbook Program. Drouin Secondary College operates a Managed BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. Parents/carers are required to purchase or supply a device for their child to bring to school.
Students entering Year 7 and Year 10 in 2026, as well as new enrolments in other year levels, will be required to purchase a portable computer device to utilise within and beyond the classroom to complete their coursework. Parents/carers are recommended to purchase this device through the College’s nominated provider, Learning with Technology (LWT) who offer discounted prices for the purchase of devices for our students.
This new program offers families a choice of suitable devices from the LWT Purchasing Portal for each child. The selection of devices is determined by the College based on the requirements of the teaching and learning being provided in the classroom and the expectations of teachers and students. The supported lifetime of these devices is three years. After this time, the purchase of a new devices is recommended to ensure students have access to an up-to-date and suitable device throughout their secondary school journey.
LWT offers flexible payment options, including lay-by and finance payment plans, to help families pay the device off in instalments. Alongside the devices, LWT offer additional insurance and several accessories that families may choose to purchase with their device.
The purchase of insurance is strongly recommended.
All devices pre-purchased through this program will be given access to the College’s network and the College’s software package will be installed on the device at the start of the 2026 school year.
The College has an onsite ICT Support Team that is available during school hours to troubleshoot software issues and to liaise with repair services on LWT or Edunet devices on behalf of families.
As an alternative to the Managed BYOD program facilitated by Learning with Technology, families may instead choose to provide a device purchased through any supplier, provided that this device meets minimum requirements as set out below.
Minimum device specifications:
- Intel Celeron N100 or equivalent
- 8GB of RAM
- 11.6” Screen, non-touch
- Windows 11 Pro, Pro Education or Education
- 6 hours of advertised battery life
- 128GB of storage space
- Wi-Fi capable, embedded Camera and Microphone, 3.5mm headphone jack
Highly recommended device features and add-ons:
- Screen protection
- Insurance
- Suitable carry case
Please be aware that devices purchased from suppliers other than LWT will have only basic access to on-site technical support. Repair services for externally sourced devices are the responsibility of families.
LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY (LWT) PURCHASING PORTAL:
Orders can be placed at: https://drouinsc.orderportal.com.au/
More information about the devices, order dates, accessories, insurance, and financing can also be found on the LWT Purchasing Portal.
The recommended device for most students is the ASUS BR1104 as listed on the portal.
Devices will be delivered directly to the school. The IT team will then setup and configure your device for first use. Dates for device collection will be confirmed and distributed later.
The IT team will provide your child/children with a paper copy of their username and password, as well as providing a copy to their LG teachers. This username (@schools.vic.edu.au ) and password will be used to access all school resources, including Compass and printing. This will ensure that the device is prepared to access the College’s network.
Order Cut Off Dates – LWT recommends placing your order as early as possible to avoid possible delays. The Portal shows updated information on forecasted stock levels.
Please note, any laptops ordered from the “Future Students” portal, will be shipped on set dates in December and January, while any laptops ordered from the “Current DSC Students” portal will be shipped to the school immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the College for further assistance.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT
The Student Acceptable Use Agreement for Digital Technology outlines student responsibilities in relation to the use of digital or online spaces at Drouin Secondary College.