Overview

Peregian Springs State School is committed to providing students with access to the best learning tools, including integrated iPads, to enrich the educational experience. As an Apple Distinguished School, our teachers are proficient in integrating iPads into the learning process, contributing to the success of the longstanding BYO iPad program at our school. 

For the year 2025, we aim to extend our BYO iPad program by offering various pathways of access for families, including the option to hire an iPad directly from the school for the academic year. The iPad hire scheme ensures that students have the necessary resources to engage effectively with the curriculum and provides an option for families concerned about investing in their own device.

Benefits of the iPad Hire Trial

The purpose of the iPad hire scheme is to provide families with a cost-effective alternative to purchasing an iPad for student use. The school offers access to departmental-owned iPads purchased at reduced prices, facilitating safe connections to the department network with pre-installed Apps. The trial revenue supports the operation of the iPad hire without being used for other purposes.  

Visit our website for all mLearning information for 2025

Since this is a trial in 2025, families interested in participation need to complete the following steps and associated forms:

1. Families are required to submit an Expression of Interest Form (below) for each individual student. This will be assessed by the school and families notified of outcome.
2. When accepted to the 2025 SRS iPad Hire Trial Program, families will need to complete the PSSS iPad loan agreement form.
3. School will invoice families early in 2025 for the $100 hire fee or as they are accepted throughout 2024. This will also show in your QParents account.
4. When families complete:
   1. full payment,
   2. 2025 Acceptable use of ICT parent/child agreement form
   3. 2025 Agreement to use of online platforms consent (check your QParents account) iPads will be released for student to take home.  This can begin occurring early in Term 1.
5. Students will complete an iPad contract as they are issued their device, outlining their responsibilities. 

2025 SRS iPad Hire Trial  Program Resource Inclusion – Equipment Provided

+ The above list of items are all included and in this agreement will collectively be referred to as ‘the iPad’ or device. 

Privacy Statement

The Department of Education is collecting the personal information in this form in order to:

•  -  obtain consent for the named child/student to participate in the named off-site activity;
•  -  help coordinate the off-site activity;
•  -  respond to any injury or medical condition that may arise during or as a result of the off-site activity; and
•  -  update school records where necessary.

The information will only be accessed by authorised departmental staff. The information will not be disclosed to any other person or agency unless we have your consent or we are required or authorised by law to do so e.g. in compliance with relevant Queensland Chief Health Officer’s Directions.