Device selection
Before acquiring a device to use at school the parent or caregiver and student should be aware of the school’s specification of appropriate device type, operating system requirements and software. These specifications relate to the suitability of the device to enabling class activities, meeting student needs and promoting safe and secure access to the department’s network.
Consideration should be given to:
- device performance
- storage capacity
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wireless connectivity - 5GHz capable
- device weight
- screen size
- robust design / carry case
- battery life
- insurance / accidental damage protection
- operating system - Windows 11.25H2+ or macOS Tahoe 26+.
Consider: An old device that you wouldn't want to use, won't be suitable for your child's learning. Please use the hardware specifications of CYOD options as minimum requirements guide.
Our BYOD parent fact sheet (PDF, 241KB) and BYOD Parental Controls Advice (PDF, 459KB) documents contain valuable information also.
Breakdown of BYOD service guarantee fee
- BYOD – Concierge style Wi-Fi device connection subscription fees
- Infrastructure requirements to support BYOD
- Software license fees especially designed for BYOD (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud)
- Technical support to connect to the school Wi-Fi and printers, and license Adobe software
- Basic diagnosis of device software/hardware issues and recommendation of course of action (e.g. warranty claim, uninstallation of software, etc.)
BYOX Connection Process
The following PowerPoints step you through the 'onboarding' process for the BYOX network at Kenmore State High School.
BYOD Operating System Requirements
Update the operating system on your child's device to the latest available operating system.
Windows 11.25H2+, MacOS Tahoe 26+ operating systems are compatible with the BYOD service offering.
MacOS Tahoe 26 is the newest Apple operating system now compatible with the Intune BYOD service offering.
Chromebooks, iPads and Linux devices are not compatible with Kenmore’s BYOD program. ARM Windows (Snapdragon based CPU) devices are also not compatible at this time.
Video Onboarding Guides:
*Note: this process cannot commence until after the first day your child attends school due to DoE user account activation policy.*
Software links for BYOD students
Below are links to software downloads available to state school students and students who have registered through the Kenmore SHS BYOD program.
Microsoft Office
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Install the Microsoft Office package on your personal computer.
Read how (PDF, 344KB) to install on a supported BYOD Windows computer.
Read how (PDF, 892KB) to install on a supported BYOD MAC.
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