Laptops, iPads and Textbooks Ordering Textbooks Campion Bellbird Books are the preferred book supplier for MLC School. Orders are to be prepaid by credit card or cheque Order online from Campion Books Student Laptops and iPads iPads are introduced in Year 4, with laptops from Year 7 as part of MLC School’s commitment to integrating technology into learning. All senior students are asked to use their own Apple laptops. Students who are starting Year 4 in 2025 will not need to purchase an iPad. The MLC School Bring Your Own Designated Device (BYODD) program commences in Year 7 requiring students to have BYODD Apple laptops. MLC School recommends purchasing devices from our JB Hi-Fi Education Online Store. The device selection has been tailored to the most suitable products for the use of students within our school environment at educational pricing. JB Hi-Fi Education Store (please use code MLCBYOD). Laptop Requirements Model: Macbook Air 13-inch Chip: M2 or M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-Core GPU Memory: 8GB Unified Memory Storage: 512GB Power Adapter: 70W USB-C Power Adapter (Fast-charge your acbook Air, up to 50% in 30 minutes) Extended Warranty/Insurance Plan: AppleCare+: two-year coverage is recommended JB Hi-Fi Tech Care+ Most forms of insurance are acceptable as a minimum Please note: The recommended specifications above are well suited for the majority of students. However, if your daughter chooses to take up TAS subjects in Stage 5 and 6; such as Design and Technology or IndustrialTechnology: Multimedia, we recommend models with more memory or the Macbook Pro for increased performance and efficiency. Web Management As a parent you want peace of mind when your daughter is online. MLC School has strict web management protocols which monitor and protect your daughter’s device when connected to the School network. The School recommends Qustodio to monitor and manage your child's digital activity at home. Qustodio is a comprehensive parental control and digital wellbeing solution designed to help parents manage their children's online activities and screen time. MLC School provides: Full wireless connection across the whole campus High speed Internet access for all users Network storage facilities for student work Provision of a full suite of licensed IT applications which give flexibility in the process, presentation and storage of learning experiences Provision of student-based email for communication Specialist training in and access to high-end applications Onsite Help Desk and online ticketing system Loan laptop pool All student devices must include an extended three-year warranty and be covered by an Accidental Theft and Damage insurance policy. IT Department MLC School has a fully equipped IT Department who all work together to cover various aspects of this important part of your daughter's education.