BYOD

Bring Your Own Device – BYOD  

Year 9 students
Recommended devices: Chromebook, any Laptop or Tablet
If you already have a device at home you do not need to buy a new one.
If buying new, we recommend a laptop or chromebook so your son can use it throughout his time at NPBHS.

Year 10 students
Recommended devices: Laptop or Chromebook
Tablets are not able to be used in NCEA digital examinations which are now required at Year 10.

Year 11-13 students
Recommended devices: Laptop or Chromebook
Laptop – preferably with 8GB RAM or more for Year 11-13 subjects: Art, Graphics, Design, Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Media, Music and Electronics.
Laptop – must have 8GB RAM or more for Year 12-13 Photography.
Windows laptops are recommended.

General requirements and specifications

  • Battery life of at least 4 hours
  • Has a robust cover or carry-bag
  • Wireless network capability using 802.11g
  • An audio port and earbud type headphones
  • Chrome web browser installed