Redcliffe SHS recommends that all laptops used by students meet the minimum specifications of Intel i3/AMD Ryzen 3/Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD to enable suitability for curriculum-based activities. Chromebooks and iPads aren't supported. The minimum specifications provided reflect the requirements for connection to the BYOd Network and Gateway. Please see the 'BYOd Specifications" document to the right side in related links for guidelines when buying a device.
Purchasing a Device
Redcliffe State High School has partnered with several companies to provide a streamlined purchasing experience for parents. Each of these companies have provided purchasing portals with devices that fit our specifications, as well as dedicated teams for warranty claims and purchasing enquiries.
All devices are selected to fit our BYOd Specifications.
JB Hi-Fi for Education
URL: www.jbeducation.com.au/byod
School Code: REDSHSBYOD2024
JB Hi-Fi has also provided a BYOd Overview and Purchasing Toolkit to assist parents with purchasing.
HP Education
URL: http://www.hp.com.au/byod
School Code: RedcliffeSHS
Officeworks
We are currently organising BYOd Purchasing for 2024 with Officeworks.
URL from 2023: https://www.officeworks.com.au/education/byod/products?acaraId=47439&year=7
Other Suppliers
Apple and Acer are purchased directly from their site.
Onboarding your device
Students are required to follow the video below to connect to the school BYOx network. Doing this at home will allow them to get set up for classroom work faster when they receive a new device.
BYOx Windows 11/2022 (Please install BYOx Mapper):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II_xqO3Fsto
BYOx macOS
https://mediasite.eq.edu.au/mediasite/Play/a7d74c4e9d394f31b73f727a0c1e90fb1d
BYOx Windows 10
https://mediasite.eq.edu.au/mediasite/Play/715e41cecde3404488298ecca633f6ad1d
School Software
Redcliffe State High School uses a variety of software to support learning in the classroom, and develop modern IT skills in students for their futures.
Core to teaching is the Microsoft 365 Suite, including Teams, Office and OneDrive. These programs are provided free-of-charge to active students by Education Queensland.
Teams is used as a collaboration tool, and is integrated with OneDrive, Office, and emails. Download “Teams for work or school" from https://teams.com
Students can log into https://office.com with their school email to download Office to their BYOd Laptop. Instructions on how to do this can be found here.
The Adobe Creative Cloud applications are recommended for all students, funded through SRS fees. Students will receive an email with instructions to set up their account. If their account has already been set up, the student can enter their school email at https://creativecloud.adobe.com, and select “Reset your password". Make sure to select Company or School Account if asked to choose.
The BYOx Mapper is a tool for students to access shared folders and printers at school. This software is installed via the Company Portal application, which is set up as part of onboarding your student's device.
Further questions regarding the Computer and Internet can be directed to
Ms Roanna White, Head of Department, Business/IT, rwhit395@eq.edu.au