Rāroa Normal Intermediate is an optional BYOD School (Bring your own device).

School-wide WIFI access is free to students through their school log-on. The advantages for students bringing their own devices are many and varied. A student-owned internet-capable device can provide valuable learning opportunities.

We recognise that students are only at Rāroa Normal Intermediate for 2 years so parents should also take into account any requirements that secondary schools may have if buying a brand new device (see table below). BYOD devices such as Chromebook and laptops are highly encouraged as they cater to a wider range of learning opportunities. The use of these devices can be monitored closely and utilise the school’s filtering controls. You can now purchase a BYOD Chromebook device directly from Rāroa (see Purchasing a Device below).

BYOD Devices for use at Rāroa Normal Intermediate should have:

• A screen greater than 10”
• Be Wi-Fi capable
• A working battery with a rated 6 hour use
• A keyboard (can be portable/Bluetooth)
• Up to date operating system and antivirus software
• Must be able to run Google Chrome

Purchasing a device

BYOD Chromebooks can now be purchased directly from Rāroa using Kindo. If you don’t currently have access to Kindo, contact the Rāroa office for support.

Purchasing directly from school means that you can have the confidence that your child’s device will work straight out of the box. If looked after properly, BYOD Chromebooks will last 3 – 4 years. Chromebooks can also be used at most Wellington secondary schools (please see the Table of Colleges below).

Device specifications:

Samsung Chromebook 4 11.6-Inch UHD Graphics Intel Celeron Processor N4020 4GB 16GB

Click here to purchase from our Kindo online shop

Table of Colleges

Below is a table of colleges that most of our students attend after leaving Rāroa along with what their recommendations are.

If looked after properly, devices such as Laptops and Chromebooks will last 3-4 years.