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Stationery & BYOD 

Stationery Requirements

Stationery lists for all subjects are available to download via the OfficeMax website. Items can be can be purchased online from OfficeMax or, if preferred, from another stationery supplier.

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All students require essential items, such as pens, refill paper, ruler, pencils etc. You will find these items in the stationery list for each year level. It is advised that you check each subject your child is taking, especially any specialist subjects, to ensure they have all the items they need for their learning. 

 

Some subjects require the purchase of workbooks which are used in conjunction with textbooks and remain the property of the student. They have sections for work and study notes that are filled in by the students to enhance their learning. Some of these workbooks are not included in the stationery lists and are paid for via your myKindo account and distributed by the subject teachers.

BYOD Requirements

All students are required to have access to their own BYOD device both at school and at home. Recommended minimum specifications include:

  • Chromebooks are acceptable

  • iPads, tablets and Smart Phones ARE NOT acceptable

  • All devices must:

    • have a full keyboard

    • have an 11 inch or bigger screen

    • hold a charge for a full day (6 to 8 hours)

  • Windows Devices

    • ​Windows 7 Pro is the lowest level of operating systems the school supports

    • Windows 10 or Windows 11 are strongly preferred

    • A minimum 8Gb and 256Gb drive are recommended

    • Windows 7 Home is NOT acceptable

    • A number of cheaper laptops have Celeron processors,4Gb of RAM and Windows 11 S. We DO NOT recommend these as being suitable for school use.

Choosing the Right Device

A Chromebook is suitable for almost all schoolwork from Years 9 to 13. However, a chromebook will not be suitable for students intending to take Digital Design or Media Studies as it is not able to run the Adobe Suite. Students who need to use the Adobe Suite at home for these courses, will require either a Windows laptop or a Macbook.

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 We recommend a three year accidental damage insurance policy on all devices purchased.

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My child currently has a device

Provided the device meets Howick College requirements outlined above, you will not need to purchase a new device.

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I may have difficulty in obtaining a device

 Whilst we do require that all students have access to a personal BYOD device both at school and at home, we appreciate that this can cause financial concerns for some parents. Please discuss any concerns you may have with your child’s Dean.

 

If you have any questions regarding BYOD, please feel free to email BYOD@Howick.School.NZ

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