Apple Distinguished School
Algester State School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School (ADS) since 2019. We are recognised for our continuous innovation in learning, teaching, and the school
environment. Click here to discover Algester's ADS submission.
Please look out for the blue document wallet that contains the 2023 iPad Handbook that will be distributed during transition afternoon, Monday 5th December. On the front of the document wallet, will be your child's MIS ID and password that you will require to complete the set-up. Here is a snapshot of what is new:
WHAT’S NEW IN 2023
2023 iPad program information and set up instructions can be found in the 2023 iLearn@Algester iPad Handbook. All students will receive a printed copy of the handbook along with their MIS login details. Students MUST be enrolled into Intune to access Wi-Fi and all Apps provided by Algester State School.
Algester State School will:
- provide all Core and Year Level Apps for all students
- use the Department of Education’s, Intune mobile device management (MDM) for all devices
- continue to supply shared equity devices to ensure every child has access to a device.
Parents / Carers will:
- NOT be required to purchase any apps
- supply an iPad for your child to use
- download and enrol your child into Intune
- set up your child’s iPad as per the instructions in this handbook.
Device Requirements
Algester State School has a shared iPad program. This means that we use iPads for learning in every classroom in a combination of Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) and shared iPads provided by the school for students. There is an expectation that all students enrolling at Algester State School will provide a BYO iPad and the school will provide loan iPads for students to share when this cannot occur. School loaned iPads cannot be taken home. It is our experience that the best learning occurs for personally owned iPads and not shared devices. Click here to read more about our 2023 Shared iPad Program and 2023 iPad Security
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JB Hi-Fi offers a special discount for students at Algester State School. Click to access this online offer: JB-Hi Fi Discount information.
iAssistants
Year 2 – Year 6 classes have two iAssistants who were selected for their interest in technology, achieving exceptional academic results and always displaying positive behaviour choices. iAssistants meet once a week during their lunch time for training to build their leadership skills to:
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assist their teacher and peers with troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues and Core Apps.
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create various digital projects throughout the year to be showcased throughout the school and the wider community.
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meet with Apple Education team.
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attend field trips to Apple Carindale for training.
Click here to hear our iPad journey from 2012 to the current day.