PUKEKOHE
INTERMEDIATE
BYOD & DIGITAL LEARNING
At Pukekohe Intermediate School, we use Google Apps and a range of devices to support the delivery of the curriculum in the classroom. We have a strong focus on digital citizenship and encourage students to interact positively online.
We request students to bring their own device to school. Chromebook or Laptop
There are many benefits to using a personal device as a learning tool. Your child has instant access to the internet and learning platforms that our school endorses. Students are able to bring a digital device (it should adhere to our minimum specs—see below) to support their learning in the classroom. They will have access to the internet and the school online environment via our Student Network. Students bringing digital devices will be required to complete the Cyber Agreement and BYOD forms.
Does my child have to bring a device?
For 2026, all students will be required to bring their own device to school for learning. Please contact the school if this is not an option for your child at this time.
How will their device be kept safe?
Student devices will be brought straight to class in the morning and put into a locked cupboard. They will remain there until needed and will be locked away again during morning tea and lunch. We recommend a case to store the device in for added protection.
Do I have to buy new apps?
No. We will only be using apps that are free from the Google Play store. Any downloading or updates for apps and software does need to be done at home. Chrome browsers are preferred and can be downloaded for free. All learning is done within the Google Workspace within Chrome.
Will there be Internet access?
Your child will be able to access the internet using our school network. We do not allow students to use their own networks should their device have this capability. We employ Linewize as our digital safety platform. This service helps schools partner to protect children online by providing tools to monitor activity, filter content, and manage screen time. Students will only be able to access the internet through this system when at school. If a laptop is your only option, please be aware that our Connect App captive portal will be downloaded onto your child's device in order for them to be able to access our school network. Chromebooks assimilate with the system automatically, hence being our preferred device option. (A captive portal is a web page or application that users must see and interact with before gaining full access to a Wi-Fi or wired network).
Can students charge their devices at school?
Personal devices should be charged prior to bringing them to school and should be capable of running off their own battery for the duration of the school day.
What happens if a student is not using a device appropriately?
The school rules, digital citizenship guidelines, and cyber safety agreement will be followed. The school reserves the right to inspect and confiscate the student’s personal device if there is reason to believe that the student has violated any of the rules and guidelines stated in the Cyber Safety Agreement.
What happens if someone mistakes a device as their own?
On this permission slip, we ask that you note down the serial number of the device your child owns. This is something that can not be changed or removed and is unique to the device. This will help us identify devices. Other ways to make identification easier are by selecting unique cases and by putting a name label on the device.
What happens if a device is missing/damaged?
The school cannot be held responsible for the loss of, or damage to, any devices. The device should be covered by the owner’s insurance.
