BYOD Program

St Joseph’s implemented a BYOD program in 2015 which has continued each year since. We are committed to providing the highest standards of education to our students, with an increasing awareness of the need to equip our students with a skill set that benefits the emerging technological future.

In 2026 our school will be utilising the broader support of Catholic Schools in its Managed BYOD program. This aims to simplify device setup and provide you with ongoing support for BYOD in our school.

This support includes:

• Simplifying device setup for Windows Education and Windows Pro devices​
• Providing students with the tools and applications required for learning​
• Enhancing security of devices to keep students and their data safe​
• Installing updates for the device and supported applications​
• Providing support with troubleshooting

Purchasing a Specified Device

After very careful consideration, we have chosen Learning with Technologies (LWT) as our device vendor. A St Joseph’s School Portal has been set up by LWT for you to explore and make purchases. 

On the portal you will find:

• Two device bundle options 
• A range of accessories, equipment and spare parts
• Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) information
• Delivery information
• Lay-by and interest-free finance options available.

Some benefits of purchasing one of our specified devices:

• Each device comes with three years warranty and three years Accidental Damage Protection
• All purchases come with a power adapter and stylus pen
• A loan device will be on offer to students while their device is away under repair
• A HP site technician will visit the school to repair devices in a timely manner.

Alternative Device 

Please visit the Bring Your Own Device | Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle  website for minimum specification information. 

It is important to note that the school will only be able to offer limited IT support to devices purchased outside of our program and you will need to negotiate your own Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection deal with your vendor before making a purchase. It is also recommended that you confirm with the vendor a clear outline of how these types of issues will be dealt with and the turn-around time for repair.

If you have any questions about our BYOD program, please email BYOD@aberdeen.catholic.edu.au or call our IT staff 02 6543 7444.