Onehunga High School

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OHS IS A BYOD SCHOOL / Bring Your Own Device 

All students are required to bring a personal computing device to school each day for use in class to support their learning.

For a digital learning device we recommend either a Windows laptop, MacBook or a Chromebook. 

Onehunga High School maintains a comprehensive ICT infrastructure, including an extensive school Wi-Fi network. Students have access to specialist computer technology and software in subjects such as Design, Music, and Media Studies, along with access to a number of self-contained computer pods.

Many students do upgrade their devices during their five years at OHS. If your child currently has a device from intermediate school, we recommend that they continue to use that device for years 9 & 10, then move to a laptop because of the amount of typing required for NCEA assignments.

The device needs to meet these minimum specifications:

  • A physical keyboard
  • A screen that is at least 11”
  • Battery life that lasts at least 5 hours
  • 4GB of memory
  • The latest version of Chrome browser
  • It able to connect to a wi-fi network

Software:

At school we make use of the Google Education Suite (see below) which is free for students to access.  Students are provided with a login and password that allows them to access google docs as well as classroom pages so no extra software is required.

If you have any questions around BYOD, please contact us at school. 

In the senior school (year 11 onwards) We recommend that if your child is taking Media Studies, Photography or Art Design and wishes to have a yearly education Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, a MacBook or a Windows laptop is required and it should have at least 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD hard drive. The Windows processor should be able to perform at 2.4GHz or faster. A MacBook Air works well, especially the model with the new M1 chip, but the MacBook Pro will give you more “grunt” and will process quicker. Students studying digital technologies in years 11-12 will need a Macbook or a Windows laptop.

Access to the School Wi-Fi Network

There will be no school wifi connectivity for mobile phones.  




Where can we buy a computing device (BYOD) from for my child?

Onehunga High School does not sell devices.

You may purchase a device from any retail outlet and many providers offer competitive pricing on a range of device that will meet the school’s minimum requirements.  Devices range in cost, depending on the features of the device.  

Many of retail providers offer payment plans to help spread the cost of a device out. 

Please note that we have not entered into partnerships with these firms and that the school will not receive any funds from these sales and we thank the companies below for their support for OHS families.

We advise you to look at as many options as possible before deciding where to buy. Deals are offered by offered by PB Tech, Cyclone Computing & Noel Leeming Ltd. You will receive an automatic discount in store if you mention that you are buying the device for education.

Retailers

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/category/computers/laptops/chromebooks?sfr=Chromebooks

https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/c/computers-office-tech/computers/chromebooks

Refurbished computers 

https://nzpcclearance.co.nz/?srsltid=AfmBOooQx7S56gcU6ShS7BJfbVEsXzOEOCfyBUhP8vqlbfP8Zk9AyQc4

https://pctraders.co.nz/?srsltid=AfmBOorcNrWbTBz8V7ZxZjb14QuaqL9QtMKnJdIaMmSf79jN972JP060

https://nzlw.co.nz/?srsltid=AfmBOoogHFJT0dAPGC9Q_BAx9SpZ32ylmOVliUPKeM4MI-kFVdeJvqgK



PB Tech

PB Tech's BYOD section has a range of options and is well prices. They offer finance to ensure you are BYOD ready

"We strongly believe that students should have access to the best tech to help them learn, create, and develop strong digital & tech skills to bring with them into their futures. With the digital industry ever-growing and technology becoming more and more implemented into our daily lives, it’s crucial that young New Zealanders have access to tech in schools."

Noel Leeming

The Noel Leeming BYOD Toolkit will be constantly refreshed and updated as new specials become available. This also has all the information regarding the No Interest Loans for families who qualify. Noel Leeming also allow Education Pricing to be applied to the parent or student purchases. It is free to sign up and the first purchase over $100 will see a FREE $10 voucher credited..