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IT Requirements

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KMS IT Requirements

Students in Year 7 – Year 12 2026:

Since 2013 Kadina Memorial School has successfully implemented a BYOD program. The aim of the program is to allow students to use their own Microsoft or Apple device as a learning tool while at Kadina Memorial School. Year 7–12 students are required to have a Microsoft Windows device or an Apple MacBook (please read minimal requirements below).

If you have any questions regarding the ICT requirements for your child, please feel free to contact the school.

Families may purchase a Microsoft Windows or Apple device from a supplier of their choice, however, please ensure the device meets the minimal hardware requirements set by the school.

Alternatively, you may purchase a school “ready to go” Windows device that meets the minimal hardware requirements from a third-party supplier, HP, through the portal below.

When purchasing devices through the portal, families have the option to apply for finance. Finance companies are independent and are not related to the school. Families are encouraged to read all conditions carefully before signing.

If you need further support with IT or finance, please contact the school.

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Select between a Windows device or Apple device below:

Windows Device – (Laptop, Notebook or 2 in 1 Device)

Minimum Hardware Requirements

    • Windows 11 (S mode not supported)
    • 11.6-inch screen (1366×768 resolution minimum)
    • 256GB SSD minimum (512GB SSD is preferred)
    • 16GB or greater (8GB or below is no longer supported)
    • Intel i3/i5/i7 8th Gen or newer / AMD Ryzen 2018 series or newer
    • USB-A port
    • Wireless a/n/ac/ax (must support 5.0Ghz as a minimum)
    • At least 7 hours of battery life (to cover school day)
    • Carry Case
    • Laptops with SIM (cellular) capability are not supported
Apple Device – (Macbook, Macbook Air)

Macbook 2018 or newer models both Pros/Air are still acceptable at our site.

Macbook Neo is not fully supported at our site.

    • Mac OS X Sonoma 14
    • 13-inch screen (1366×768 resolution minimum)
    • 256GB (512GB is preferred)
    • 8GB RAM
    • Intel i5/i7 or Apple M chip and newer
    • Wireless
    • USB
    • At least 7 hours of battery life (to cover school day)
    • Carry Case
Microsoft Office Suite

The Education Department will provide cloud/internet access to Online Office 365 and downloadable Office 365 Pro Plus (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) to all students. There are conditions for use of Office 365.

This software will be available to students at no charge. Parents who wish to ‘opt out’ of this offer are required to do so in writing.

Daymap
Daymap is our learning management system with functions for daily bulletins, lessons, lesson notes and student notes, assessment and does require the use of a device for access at school. External access to Daymap is also available to students and parents.
Edpass

Edpass is the Department for Education product that provides email/portals in public schools. It offers:

    • Email and internet filtering
    • Automated identity management
    • Larger mailbox – 50 GB
    • Personal web-based storage – up to 1 Tb in One Drive
    • Email attachments – up to 6 Mb

Login will be the same for all email access through EdPass and passwords will need to change regularly – students will need to protect their password and remember it as well as the access questions when changing it in future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does your school support Android Devices?
No our site does not support Android due to network restrictions.

Does your School Support Chromebooks and Linux based devices instead of Laptops or MacBooks?
No our site does not support Chromebooks or Linux due to issues with logging into secure networks, Software not supported.

How do I get access to the Daymap as a parent?
We have instructions available on our website.

Do I need to buy software for my child’s device?
No we supply access to range software available while your student is studying at Kadina Memorial School.

Should I buy extended warranty or accidental damage protection for my child’s device or devices?
This is a personal preference, however, would recommend Apple care+ for apple devices, as it extends the warranty and covers 2 accidental breakages. This also applies for windows devices, you can ask for prices for extended warranty and cover for accidental breakage.

Can I buy second-hand devices for my child?
Yes if it meets the minimal requirements we have set, however be in mind that second-hand devices have no warranty.