Do all students have to bring their own computer to school?
All Secondary students should have either their own, if the family cannot afford a laptop please contact the school to speak about alternative arrangements.

Can students bring any type of computer device to school ?
NO, the computer device must meet the following minimum specifications:
Processor must at least be a Celeron processor, 2GHz or faster, i3, i5 or i7 or AMD equivalent is fine)
The device must have at least 8GB RAM
The HDD must be at least 128GB
The Battery must last at least 6 hours of full use
The device must have a physical keyboard
The screen must be at least 11.6”
The device must have a carry bag
The device must have wireless connectivity
The devices must be running either Windows 10 or macOS (10.14 or newer).
Unfortunately an iPad or Chrome book do not meet the needs of the students at Bright P-12 College.

Can students charge their computer devices at school?
No, charging student owned devices is not permitted at school. This is due to OH&S issue of laptop charging cords on classroom floors.  Students should be careful if purchasing their own device to ensure the battery life of the device is sufficient to last a full day’s use.

Do students need internet access at home?
It is highly recommended that students have access to the internet at home in order to undertake online research and access other online resources. Most mobile phones can be set up to provide wireless computer access to the internet.

What if the student can’t afford to purchase a computer device?
Most suppliers offer a variety of purchase plans including spreading the purchase cost over a number of years if required as well as offering a range of devices at various prices. Students facing financial hardship should advise the college.

Who will provide the software for the student computers?
Most computer devices are sold with basic software however, the Education Department provides free software for students to use – this includes a Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk and will be installed by the college technicians if required.

Can students load their textbooks onto their computer devices?
Yes, if the textbooks is sold with a digital version, it can be loaded onto their computer. Students are advised to respect copyright and only load digital textbooks if they have purchased the license to do so.

Can students have whatever software and files they like loaded onto their computers?
Students are not permitted to view or distribute inappropriate material whilst at school or under the charge of the College. Students will be required to sign an agreement to this effect and will have their devices confiscated for parent collection if they do not respect the agreement.

Whilst the College will offer guidelines, it is for parents to ensure their children are fully aware of any laws regarding the viewing, sharing and distribution of computer data and files.

Do students need to tell the college if they are Bringing Their Own Device
Yes, students need to register their device with the college technicians in order that they can have access to the school internet and network.

Other questions:
If you have questions other than those above, please email them to the college : bright.p12@education.vic.gov.au