Technology and BYOD

At Hurlstone Agricultural High School, technology is an essential tool for learning, innovation, and connection. Our students are encouraged to engage with digital technologies in ways that are safe, responsible, and purposeful, developing the skills required to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. Through our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)program, students access powerful digital tools that enhance creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking across all subjects. Devices must meet the school’s specifications to ensure reliable access to online learning platforms and compliance with NSW Department of Education policies. By fostering digital literacy and responsibility, Hurlstone ensures that every student uses technology not just as a convenience, but as a catalyst for academic excellence and lifelong learning.

BYOD

Bring your own device (BYOD) refers to students bringing a personally owned device to school for the purpose of learning. A personally owned device is any technology device brought into the school and is owned by a student or the student's family.

Hurlstone Agricultural High School is committed to providing supportive and engaging learning environments throughout the day and boarding school.  We value the rich and deep learning experiences that technology can provide in a stimulating and challenging academic environment and in supporting communication and collaboration in a residential setting.

Our school acknowledges the educational value of digital devices and online services in supporting and enhancing educational outcomes and student wellbeing. We also recognise they may cause harm if used inappropriately and that we need to support our students to use them in safe, responsible and respectful ways

The Department of Education policy can be found here.

Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services

This procedure provides a consistent framework for the safe, responsible and respectful use of digital devices and online services by students in our school. It sets out the shared responsibilities of school staff, students and parents and carers. It also provides a framework to manage potential risks to student safety and wellbeing.

This procedure covers student use of digital devices and online services in school-related settings, including on school grounds, at school-related activities and outside of school where there is a clear and close connection between the school and the conduct of students. This procedure covers the use of school-provided and personal digital devices and all online services.

The Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services Procedure can be downloaded here

Please read the device specifications or contact us before purchasing a device.

The device specifications can be found in Appendix 1 of the 'Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services Procedure'.

Cyber Safety

The Australian Governement - E-Safety Commissioner has provided a resource for parents in supporting their children using on line technologies in a safe manner.

Please visit the  iParent website  for more information.

Connecting to the HAHS WIFI Network

Here is a 'How To' guide that will assist staff and students in connecting to the WIFI network.

How to Connect to the HAHS WIFI Network

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