Laptop rollout at Umina campus

Year 9 students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus have received laptops as part of the Federal Government's $2.2 billion Digital Education Revolution scheme.

The rollout to the college is the second largest distribution of laptops to Year 9 students in NSW, according to relieving coordinator of teaching and learning Ms Genelle Farquhar.

"This is a unique opportunity for students at Brisbane Water Secondary College to pioneer a new way of learning in the 21st century.

"It is the beginning of a new generation in learning and we are very excited to be involved in this initiative.

"By receiving a laptop, students at the college have agreed to abide by the conditions of use of the laptop as outlined in their User Charter Agreement.

"This includes care of the laptop; a commitment to take the laptop home and charge the battery each night and leave power cords at home; acceptable computer and internet use including privacy issues, cyber-safety and classroom protocols; and abiding by existing school policies including those about anti-bullying, homework, cheating, bringing the required equipment to school.

"This initiative will test each child's responsibility.

"They will be encouraged to use their laptop at school and at home.

"Students will be supported in their learning and use of the laptops.

"They will learn about ergonomics, classroom protocols, camera use, non-educational use, teacher email contact, emailing assignments, filtering and safe charging."

Press release, 2 Nov 2009 Genelle Farquhar, BWSC Umina