To prepare students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workplace, Beaudesert State High School provides many opportunities for students to use a number of types of technology.
For further convenience, all students have the option of bringing their own personal laptop to school under the ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOX) program. Please note that this is a personal preference only as, with over 1200 desktops, laptops and iPads, classes needing computer access are well-resourced.
A Windows or Apple laptop purchased within the last couple of years should have sufficient capacity to meet the BYOX requirements. However, please be aware that art, graphics and media software need greater processing power than standard office programs. Students can check device requirements with their relevant teachers.
All current Education Queensland students are eligible to download multiple free copies of Microsoft Windows and Office software to home computers that are used for school studies, reducing the costs when purchasing new devices for your student. Our
Free Microsoft software page has further details.
Please note that Windows laptops may come in Windows 10 Safe mode. It is highly recommended to move to Windows 10 mode. For more information, please refer to our fact sheet
Windows 10 S mode (PDF, 174KB).