As a school we recognise that technology is able to add value to the learning environment and so, have embarked on a journey that uses technology to help students to engage in learning in new and dynamic ways.
There will always be opportunities to learn with pen and paper, through conversation and the use of concrete materials, however, technology can create deeper learning opportunities for those who have access to it. We therefore invite students to bring appropriate technology to the classroom at the teacher’s discretion. They will be invited to use such technology for education purposes only.

Our internet service is filtered appropriately for the age range of students that we have and we, therefore require that all internet access, while at school, be done through our wireless internet service. Students are not permitted to access the internet through 3G, 4G or equivalent services. While the school internet filtering service is updated dynamically, and all care is taken to protect our students, we can never guarantee complete and absolute security. We place an emphasis on the safe usage of technology and the internet as part of our school wide curriculum. Each student is provided with a unique username and password - these are private to each student and must not be shared.

Devices are not to be used outside of the classroom and outside of class times unless students have specific permission by a teacher.

In 2023, we require that all Y1-12 students to bring an iPad with a shock proof case while Y13 Secondary School students may choose to bring either a laptop or iPad.

iPad Requirements:

● Y1-12 require an iPad with iOS 14 or newer.
● This iPad must have a robust shockproof case in the event of the odd drop.
● The iPad should have a minimum of 64GB of memory.
● While the use of a physical keyboard is optional for Year 1 – 8, it is recommended for Year 9 and up.
● All students are required to have personal headphones. All iPads need to have a shock proof case for protection.

In summary, Year 1-12 are required to bring an iPad with a shock proof case to school. Y13 may choose to bring either a laptop or iPad.

Mobile phones are not suitable for educational purposes for any year level. They are not encouraged and may ONLY be used at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Mobile phones are not to be used in school time without teacher permission. If parents would like to contact their child during school hours, this can be achieved by making contact with the office. Mobile phones used without teacher permission will be confiscated for a period of time and may only be released to a parent or caregiver for ongoing offences.

The use of technology and internet, for purposes other than agreed educational activities, will result in the either the confiscation of the technology or of the student being removed/denied access to these services for an appropriate length of time and at the discretion of the Principal as well as parents being notified.

The school does not take responsibility for the loss of, or damage to any personal device brought to school. Parents are encouraged to check that their own insurance will cover any theft, loss of, or damage to personal devices brought to HCS. HCS is unable to provide a safe storage facility for personal devices and devices brought to school are at the students’ own risk.