Bring your own device guidelines 

If you are buying from a retailer other than the LWT recommended parent purchase portal supplier, follow these guidelines to ensure that what you are being sold will operate successfully at Golden Grove High School.

BYOD minimum hardware requirements:

Windows only device:
Windows 10/Windows 11

• 11.6 inch screen (1366x768 resolution minimum)
• 256GB SSD 
• 8GB RAM
• Intel N200 or equivalent
• Wireless AC/AX
• At least 7.5 hour battery life to provide "all school day computing"
• Hard cover protective case/carry bag

The school is unable to provide support for any of the following devices/operating systems: Apple products (including iPads), Android, Chrome Books, Linux and Windows operating systems older than Windows 10.

Although these products may work at GGHS, we can not guarantee they will be suitable for the learning and curriculum outcomes the school requires. Hence students/parents need to take responsibility for all aspects of these BYOD devices including the provision of any mandatory networking / application / security software.

Microsoft Office Suite: 

The Department for Education will provide cloud/internet access to Microsoft 365 and downloadable Microsoft 365 applications to all students. There are conditions for use of Microsoft 365. This software is available to students at no charge. 

Microsoft Office 365 user agreement

EdPass Microsoft 365 is a customised package of Microsoft 365, tailored for the South Australian public education system, and is offered at no additional charge to students whilst they remain enrolled at Golden Grove High School.

When enabled, students at our school will be able to download licenced versions of common applications used in teaching and learning for no charge, and use them without an internet connection. They will also have their own online storage space for files that can be shared with other students and teachers.

BYOD minimum software requirements:

The software items below are available as free downloads and must be installed by the student/family.

Antivirus software (MANDATORY):

• A current Antivirus and Malware software version with automatic updating enabled (this is pre-intalled as part of Windows 10 for free)

Internet browser:

• Google Chrome latest version

School connectivity software: 
Various applications are required to be installed to connect the laptop to the school network and school internet, the GGHS ICT department will provide information on this at school ICT induction sessions

• Wireless and internet certificate
• School management software
• Textbooks and curriculum applications as required