Secured Internet @ theEdge At Yass High School
Students in Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 are encouraged to bring in their own device to aid their learning. Their devices can be connected to our network which will provide them with free WiFi and free software to use such as Microsoft Office and Adobe products. The new SecuredInternet@TheEdge provides a faster, more secure service for Yass High School. Click Connect Now to see the changes to the login procedures.
To learn how to connect to the network and what you need to do, click the "Connect Now" button above.
If you need any support, Technical Support Officer, James is working at the school Monday, Wednesday and Friday to help with BYOD and answer any questions you may have.
If you need any support, Technical Support Officer, James is working at the school Monday, Wednesday and Friday to help with BYOD and answer any questions you may have.
Request for Support
If you need assistance with anything BYOD related, you can submit a request by clicking the button below, or see Ryan on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in the workshop.
If you need assistance with anything BYOD related, you can submit a request by clicking the button below, or see Ryan on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in the workshop.
What devices can students bring to school?
Students can bring a laptop or tablet to school. The laptop or tablet must follow the required specifications found here or by clicking below
Students can bring a laptop or tablet to school. The laptop or tablet must follow the required specifications found here or by clicking below
Software and Apps
Devices must have software or apps that allow for:
Note that Chromebooks will have the above software via Google Apps.
This software can be downloaded for free here
Active antivirus software must be installed on devices.
Devices must have software or apps that allow for:
- Internet browsing (Eg. MS Edge, Chrome, Safari)
- Notetaking (Eg. Evernote, OneNote)
- Word processing (Eg. Microsoft Word, Pages)
- Creating spreadsheets (Eg. Microsoft Excel, Numbers)
- Creating presentations (Eg. Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote)
Note that Chromebooks will have the above software via Google Apps.
This software can be downloaded for free here
Active antivirus software must be installed on devices.
BYOD Rights and Responsibilities
In the BYOD program, students must:
The school will provide:
The school will not provide:
In the BYOD program, students must:
- Read the policies and procedures for bringing your own device
- Understand and continue to demonstrate knowledge of their responsibilities
- Sign the BYOD Student Agreement with their parent/carer
- Seek to register the device online and not connect to the school before being approved
- Ensure their devices are safe and secure at all times
- Keep their devices safe using carry cases, screen guards, etc
- Use devices according to school and NSW DEC policies
The school will provide:
- Access to the wireless network for registered student devices
- Access for students to download and use Microsoft and Adobe Software
- Access for staff to download and use Microsoft and Adobe Software
- Guides to connect common devices to the wireless network
- Authenticated, monitored, filtered internet access through the DEC network
- Limited loan Laptops for students who do not wish to bring their own device
- Support for teachers to use device-neutral activities to enhance learning in their areas
- Access to Google Apps for collaborative learning on their portal under learning
The school will not provide:
- Wireless access for non school activities
- Charging, insurance or secure storage for student devices
- Technical and warranty support or training for student devices
- Repairs, maintenance or replacement of damaged student devices
- One laptop per student as under the replaced DER program