At New Farm State School, eLearning is used to support new ways of collaborating and communicating. We aim to empower both students and teachers to transform teaching and learning, and prepare our students to be creative and critical thinkers within a local and global community. Through eLearning we aim to utilise authentic learning challenges with practical opportunities to foster curiosity, confidence, persistence, innovation, respect and cooperation. 

In 2025, Year 4 to Year 6 students will be involved in the BYO program. All students in these year levels will be given the opportunity to voluntarily bring along an iPad to support and enable their learning. 

The only device allowed in our New Farm State School's BYO program is the iPad. 

(please check ports on your child's iPad to ensure the headphones are compatible) 
 

Optional extras: Keyboard case, Apple Pencil or stylus, AppleCare+ (insurance) 

iPads and the Curriculum  

Aim is to further develop skills in our students such as communication, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving skills, higher order thinking, risk-taking and computational thinking. We are motivated in continuing to increase the level of engagement from students with the curriculum, through the use of these devices.  As teachers, we want to maintain, and continue to tap into, this motivation so that each child has the opportunity to learn in a fun, safe, engaging, challenging, differentiated, real world enviroment.  

Our BYOD program requires specific settings on all iPads to ensure a safe and focused learning environment. Please use to the following setup instructions:

1. Sign in to the Child’s Apple ID

• Ensure the iPad is signed in using the child’s Apple ID.
• If an Apple ID for the child is not yet created, follow the steps in Apple's guide to creating a child account. Set up Family​ Sharing on iPad – Apple Support (AU) 
  

2. Activate Screen Time 

• Set up parental controls with Family Sharing on iPad – Apple Support (AU)
• Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPad – Apple Support (AU)

• Go to 'Settings' and select 'Screen Time'.​
• Turn on Screen Time and set it up as per the device’s prompts.

3. Configure Content Restrictions

• Within Screen Time settings, access 'Content & Privacy Restrictions'.
• Activate 'Content Restrictions'.
• Navigate to 'Web Content' and select 'Limit Adult Websites' to enable this essential protection.

4. Set Communication App Limits

• In the Screen Time settings, tap on 'App Limits'.
• Add a new limit and select all communication and social media apps.
• Set a daily limit of 1 minute for these apps durning school days.

5. Adjust ‘Always Allowed’ Apps

• Within the Screen Time settings, select 'Always Allowed'.
• Remove all communication and social media apps from this list to enforce the 1-minute daily limit effectively.

These settings are crucial for maintaining the safety and focus of our students in the BYOD program. Compliance with these guidelines will be regularly monitored.

The document below contains a step-by-step guide on how to set up your child's iPad for iPadOS 15 

• Setting Up Your Child's iPad
• ​Family Sharing and Screen Time  

Recommendations and Guidelines 

It is recommended that food or drink should not be next to your iPad when in use. 

Cords, cables and removable storage must be inserted into, and removed from the iPad carefully. 

The iPad should never be left in a car or any unsupervised area. 

While the BYO iPads will be securely stored during break times, parents are encouraged to seek personal insurance. 

All iPads will require a protective case or sleeve when being transported. 

iPads brought to school will need to be fully charged. 

We require that an iPad Terms of Use Agreement be signed each year while your child is at the school. This is to ensure you are aware of annual changes to our ever-advancing program. 

Frequently Asked Questions 
 

Please click the link below to access our Information Booklet. Pages 9 to 20 contain the answers to frequently asked questions.