1 to 1 Laptop Program
At Bellarine Secondary College, we see Laptops as an essential Learning Tool.
Bellarine Secondary College currently has a 1 to 1 Laptop Program from Year 7 to 12.
To ensure the best possible access to information, communication technology and to meet the expectation that every student will have access to a laptop, Bellarine Secondary College has made the following options available.
2026 Device Setup Information
https://bellarinesc.vic.edu.au/portal
Parent Notification of Process to Connect 2026 Devices
OPTION 1: PURCHASE A DEVICE
Families may purchase a laptop from our nominated supplier Learning with Technologies (LWT) using the online portal: Use the following address to access the portal: https://bellarine2026.orderportal.com.au
The portal offers families various payment methods, including:
- payment in full
- layby
- payment via instalments
- finance options via Lattitude – extra costs associated.
The portal provides families a range of devices at varying price points and with a variety of specifications. All laptops available through the portal satisfy the performance requirements that students require and includes options for any optional accessories.
Laptops purchased by Monday the 15th of December 2025 will be delivered directly to you at home in time for Classes starting in 2026. Details for connection to the network and setup dates will be provided in Pack 3.
The advantages of purchasing a device via the portal:
- Repairs under warranty fixed onsite**
- Repairs with accidental damage insurance fixed onsite**
- All students have a similar device, and all use the same platform.
- Standard 3 year Warranty Including Battery
- All devices purchased from the portal are covered for Accidental Damage (covers impact damage, liquid spills – if unit is deemed uneconomical to repair due to damage, the unit will be replaced, and damage coverage ends. No repair costs)
** Onsite repairs – A manufacturer authorised technician from LWT will be onsite twice weekly to conduct repairs on behalf of the manufacturer.
N.B – In general, BSC Support the Laptops for the period of their warranty, being 3 years. If purchased in Year 7, it would be expected to be replaced in Year 10, which then sees the student through to the end of Year 12.
As a part of the laptop program, all students receive access to the college network, which enables them to print, access online resources, store documents and communicate via email.
OPTION 2: BORROW AND RETURN A LAPTOP FROM THE LIBRARY EACH DAY
If families decide not to purchase a laptop via the portal, your child will be provided a device to use for classes when required. Priority is given to devices required for tests but due to limited resources there may be times where students will need to share a device.
- Laptops cannot be taken home.
- Warranties are arranged by the school.
- Laptops are not new devices.
- Most homework can be accessed on a device from home. Where this is not possible teachers will provide hard copy homework.
OPTION 3: Bring in a SUPPORTED Device from Home
The Connected Classroom Devices (CCD) Program is designed as a third option to supplement our 1 to 1 Laptop Program. While we strongly encourage our families to take part in our 1 to 1 Program, we feel that by providing a third choice for families we can ensure more students have access to a device. The CCD Program is aimed to support digital learning by allowing students to bring and use their own personal devices for educational purposes. This initiative empowers students to connect more deeply with classroom content, collaborate with peers, and develop essential digital skills in a safe, structured environment.
BSC provide the following advice around support of such devices as follows:
- Maintaining the device is the responsibility of the family. (Updates, Security etc)
- BSC ICT Technicians are only able to assist with basic accessibility issues. (WiFi, Teams, Printing etc)
- The Scope of IT Support available for such devices is limited.
- BSC CANNOT repair these devices, broken screens, or other such hardware issues are the responsibility of the family.
- Should the device be infected with Malware or the like, it will be removed from the network, and not reconnected until proof of repair can be provided.
Minimum Specifications/Requirements
Device Types
- Permitted:Windows laptops. (Windows 11 ONLY)
- Not Permitted:macOS, ChromeOS, iPads, Android tablets, Linux devices.
Minimum Specifications (Baseline for Functionality)
- Operating System: Windows 11 (Home or Pro editions, NOT S Mode)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 (or equivalent)
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 128 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Screen Size: Minimum 12 inches, no larger than 14 inches
- Battery Life: Minimum 6 hours (for full school-day use)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or newer, and support Enterprise Grade Wifi
- Be LESSthan 5 years of age.
Important:
Devices that do not meet the minimum specifications outlined in the CCD Program will not be granted access to the school network. Additionally, devices that fall below the required standards during periodic reviews will be removed from the network until they are brought back into compliance or replaced.
Prerequisite actions and advice:
If you are bringing a device that was used in Primary School, OR another Secondary College / High School, please ensure any Management Software, Restrictions, Controls or the like are removed BEFORE attempting any setup at Bellarine Secondary College
- If you are unsure about the above, please contact the IT Support at your Primary School OR Previous Secondary College / High School. and have them make sure this has been done.
- Please be aware, that should you choose to bring a device we will NOT be able to have it repaired for you.
- Find your Department of Education (schools.vic.edu.au) student account details sent to new parents via email, or if you are an existing student, you should have this information.
For further information on the use of the Department of Education and Training’s Office 365 platform, click here
Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)
Whilst participation in the 1 to 1 Program is highly recommended and encouraged, we are now providing a third option for families to be able to being their own device. Please see Option 3 above. For more information, please see our Connected Classroom Devices portal here: https://bellarinesc.vic.edu.au/portal
DET’s Parent Payment Policy does not allow schools to purchase laptops and arrange payment plans with parents. Families that do not purchase their own device will be provided with a shared laptop to utilize in classes that require access to a device.
Parents can begin payments immediately to avoid a lump sum payment and if the total is paid by December the device can be collected prior to your child/ren starting he next year. If not paid by this date the laptop will be sent to the College once full payment has been received.
The College has onsite IT Technicians that can review and resolve the problem for your child. If the device requires repair under warranty, a loan device may be provided, and the ICT Technicians will arrange the warranty repair through LWT. You will be notified via Compass once the repair has been completed. This ensures that your child will not be without a device whilst being repaired.
If a laptop is accidently damaged, and insurance has been selected at the time of purchase, the College will work with LWT to log an insurance claim for repair. An Excess for repair will be payable, if applicable, before any repair is carried out. A request for payment of the excess will come directly from LWT. Payment will be required before any repairs are undertaken by the Vendor. – As of April 2024, devices purchased from the portal have coverage for drops, liquid spills and structual failures, with unlimited repairs – No insurance required and no excess.
If Insurance was NOT selected at the time of purchase, a quote for repair will be sent directly from LWT. This cost will likely be significantly higher than what an Insurance Excess may be.