Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) allows the older children (years 5-8) at Shotover Primary School the opportunity to bring their own Chromebook to school for personal learning and to take home for extended learning outside the classroom.

As we flagged in 2019, from 2021, it is compulsory for years 6,7, and 8 to have their own Chromebook.

If there is a financial barrier to your child having their own chromebook in 2026 please contact Tetli to talk through the options tetlicarey@shotover.school.nz.

White-gloving - Previously White-gloving had to be done in Dunedin, but we now have the ability to do this in school. There is a $15 charge to do this and it must be done on any Chromebook used at school. The charge for White-gloving will go against your school account.  

You can buy a Chromebook through Cyclone or any electronic store locally. If you buy a Chromebook through Cyclone then it comes ready to be used - already white-gloved.

If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Arnold Santos who is our IT guru, arnoldsantos@shotover.school.nz. Arnold is at school on Mondays and Wednesdays during the school term. 

Why a Chromebook?

Your children's safety is always our first priority and Chromebooks allow a safe environment for students to work and explore subjects. The content of your child's device is viewable by mentors to ensure appropriateness.

1. All your work is done in a browser. There is no complicated software to install.

2. All your stuff is saved on the web. Everything -- your apps, documents, settings -- are all stored safely on the web, and not on the device. So you’ll have constant access to your stuff even if you're using another computer.

3. You can surf the web anytime, anywhere. Chromebooks connect quickly to your preferred wireless or wired networks.

4. Chromebooks start up fast and last all day long. Chromebooks start up quickly and resume instantly from sleep. Their batteries are designed to last all day.

5. Your device will always be up-to-date. Each time you turn your Chromebook on, it automatically updates itself with the latest features, hardware and system updates, and anti-virus software.

6. You can safely share your device, not your information. People can sign in with their own Google Accounts on your device to access their own Chrome apps, bookmarks, and settings. Your personal files are never accessible outside your account.

7. You are protected by built-in security. Each webpage and application you visit runs in a restricted environment. So visiting one page that’s been infected with something malicious can’t affect anything else on your computer.

8. You won't need that much RAM. Since you won’t have apps to manage, you don’t need that much RAM--everything you’re doing is taken care of by super fast and super secure supercomputers.

To find out more information please speak to your child's mentor, Claire Buist or Tetli Carey. This information is also available from our website.