Parent Information Evening Wednesday 6 November 2019 7pm

In 2017 we rolled out a very successful 1:1 Chromebook programme for all students from Year 5-8 here at St Francis. Next week we will be holding a Parent evening for the parents of 2020 Year 5 students as these children will be entering this programme next year.

All children in Year 5-8 next year will need a Chromebook. We are committed to only using chromebooks as experience has shown us that having multiple devices is problematic. Having one device means that teachers and students are working from one platform.

Students owning their own chromebooks is our preference as this means they are able to learn anytime/anywhere. We are working with the Uru Mānuka Trust to present some purchasing options for you will present these options at the meeting next week.

We will show you the recommended model – this is recommended by Manaiakalani Trust. They have spent time testing the various models, they have also worked on getting a good package deal for us through the Uru Mānuka Trust. If you order this model through the Trust the chromebook will be delivered to school on day one of the 2020 school year.

You do not have to buy through the Trust – you can source your own deal however we recommend that you check that you have a warranty and accidental insurance covered whichever way you do this.

If your child already has a device and you don’t want to purchase a chromebook, or if you are not in a position to purchase a chromebook at this point we will have a limited pool of devices available at school, however these will only be allowed to be used in class time and cannot be taken home.

Please come and talk to us if this is the case.

Happy to answer any questions at any point.

Ngā mihi nui

Jo

Principal