At Essendon North Primary School we will lead the way in the creative and successful embedding of technology within our classrooms. Our digital citizens will be connected to and thriving in a 21st century and future focused learning environment, where they are supported to exceed expectations in the digital realm.
Foundation - Year Two students have access to iPads within the classroom, the school actively maintains a ratio of 1 : 2 devices to support the effective use of digital technology across the school.
Year Four - Year Six students have access to their own digital device in class and at home through our 1 : 1 Bring your own device program. As a school we recommend iPads as the preferred device for our students as they offer a more comprehensive choice of apps, have a consistent, reliable and secure operating system, and their portability and flexibility support individual student learning needs.
These highly personalised devices can be tailored to engage a variety of learning styles and can be differentiated to encompass a multitude of abilities. Our staff have, individually and collectively, developed their curriculum, learning and teaching using these devices as tools.
Students are supported in the development of cyber safe and digitally aware behaviours and collectively work towards shared essential agreements surrounding the use of digital devices. We have a comprehensive Acceptable Use Agreement in line with the requirements of the Victorian Department of Education.
* Due to the recent Victorian Government Announcement regarding Changes to Digital Device use in Primary Schools, we will be ceasing our current BYOD program for Year Three in 2026, and we are currently reviewing the impact on the Years Four to Six BYOD program. You can read more about the changes on the department’s website: Digital Learning: Policy.