Bring your own Device (BYOD)
Wesley College offers E-Learning options for all students. The current and future world requires digital fluency in all fields of post-school life. As a result, students need to be confident to be able to use a range of digital tools. At Wesley College, students select and use a range of digital apps to help solve problems, present their learning or create new knowledge. Our main digital platforms we are currently using are:
Education Perfect
Reading Plus
Google Suite
A variety of subject specific websites such as Code Avengers, Auckland University physics and so on.
School bridge to monitor attendance, see results and subject projections
It is important that all students have 24/7 access to e-learning, therefore from the start of 2025, it is expected that all students at Wesley College bring their own learning device to school every day for use in class and at night school or home. The College will no longer provide chromebooks day to day for student use from the start of term 1 2025. However, the College will continue to subsidise the purchase of a new chromebook (obtained via the school website). The recommended device for Year 9 and 10 students to purchase for 2025 is a chromebook and has the following features:
low-cost
long battery life
requiring minimal software and security updates (which are done automatically and invisibly when the device is connected to the internet)
wide range of Google and web apps available to students (via their school Google account and Education to Google Workspace for Education)
requires an internet connection
please note that there is no option to install additional software on a Chromebook
New students are able to purchase the preferred subsidised device which is an ACER Chromebook at a cost of $325.00. These can be purchased here.
Alternative device
Students studying subjects which require subject-specialised software such as media studies, digital technology, music, digital art etc have access to school-owned software during school hours. Senior students and students intending to study one of these subjects when they reach the senior school they may prefer to purchase a laptop so that they can install additional software for home use (at their own cost). This is an important consideration as specialised software which is not accessible via a browser cannot be installed on a Chromebook. If the student has access to, or wishes to purchase, an alternative laptop-type device, this is acceptable but must meet the following requirements:
the latest version of Google Chrome must be installed
must retain its charge for the duration of the school day (no charging facilities available at school)
For Windows devices, must be running Windows 10
For Mac devices, must be running OSX 10.14 or above
Device security
Students are responsible for the safety and security of their own device. All students will have access to our robust, monitored and secure Wi-Fi network to support and enhance their learning.
A sturdy case or cover is recommended for the protection of devices. The device should be named.
A login password should be in place to protect the device.
2025 BYOD - Recommended suppliers
Noel Leeming BYOD Chromebook deals from Noel Leeming
PBTech Portal: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/education/byod
Finance options: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/finance
Mr C Wood
Deputy Principal