The Ferny Grove State School BYO iPad Program runs from Year 3 – 6.
It is clear to us that sophisticated integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is critical to students being connected and engaged with the curriculum and their own learning.
From the research and reports of successful models of BYO 1‐1 programs in schools, we have found that such programs, when implemented effectively, have the potential to:
- Enable personalisation of student learning through access to rich learning resources.
- Facilitate the development of knowledge and skills necessary for the 21st century workforce, including digital age literacy, innovative and critical thinking, effective communication and high productivity.
- Allow continued access to educational materials allowing learning efficiency to happen anywhere, anytime.
- Provide an engaging, interactive environment for learning.
- Strengthen links between home and school, giving parents the opportunity to see, every day, what their child is learning at school and have relevant, timely, accurate and quality conversations around student learning and progress.
- Allow students the opportunity to display prior knowledge of topics and thus be co‐constructive in their own learning journey.
Key Documentation
BYO iPad Program 2025 Information Handbook
BYO iPad Program 2025 Student Participation Agreement
Apps Lists
Year 3 apps and QR Codes
Year 4 apps and QR Codes
Year 5 apps and QR Codes
Year 6 apps and QR Codes
Parent Support
iPad Set-up Support
Below are some helpful external resources to assist with setting up your students iPad
- How to set up 'Apple Family Sharing' (website instructions) https://support.apple.com/en-au/108380
- How to create a child account with Family Sharing on iPhone or iPad/Apple Support (video) https://youtu.be/8siFNH-brM4
- How to create an Apple ID for your child (website instructions) https://support.apple.com/en-au/102617
- Use parental controls on your child's iPhone and iPad (website instructions) https://support.apple.com/en-au/105121
- Parental Controls (eSafety Commissioner website instructions and video) https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/parental-controls
- Using Screen time on your iPhone and iPad (website instructions) https://support.apple.com/en-us/108806
Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship resources
https://www.commonsense.org/education/toolkit/family-engagement-resources
https://www.esafety.gov.au