St Bede’s has strategically resourced all elements of technology in preparation for 2024 and beyond. Our school balances student learning with technology and ensures that they are not on screens for large parts of each day. In short, technology has an important role in learning, but isn’t relied upon heavily.

In 2024, students will participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) for 1 hour per week. Mr Macintyre will engage students in many STEM based activities that will increase their capacity to problem solve, collaborate, critically analyse and be creative. Our students will experience the use of iPads and Chromebooks as well as engage in opportunities to build, construct and code. Students in K-2 will use iPads in all areas of learning throughout the year. They will also experience coding and robotics.

The school provides all technology in the Years K-4 and are phasing out BYOD. Currently student have access to iPads and Chromebooks for learning purposes. 

Each classroom has an interactive screen that is utilised by teachers and students during lessons. 

Things to do with your child:

• Focus on learning apps and games when using iPads or other technology;
• Encourage children to play outside and be creative;
• Utilise boxes and other materials found in the home to build, create and have fun;
• Challenge your child to problem solve;
• Use technology to gather information and draw plans on paper for imaginary machines, etc.;
• Identify/discuss how technology helps people.