1:1 Program - Overview
1:1 Program - Overview
Shire Christian School 1:1 Laptop Program
The 1:1 Program was first introduced at Shire Christian School in 2009. Since the beginning, the goal has been to furnish every single student with a device that meets their learning needs, acting as a suitable platform for all learning activities at home and at school.
Students are expected to take responsibility for their devices, ensuring they are kept in good condition and are brought to school fully charged every day.
The 1:1 Program is delivered by Shire Christian School's ICT Services team who are available to assist students on all school days.
MacBooks at Shire Christian School
With class-leading build quality, battery life and portability, the MacBook Air is a highly capable device well-suited to the education environment.
MacBooks include a suite of applications available to students, including:
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and PremierePro),
Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Powerpoint and Excel),
Programming IDEs including PyCharm and Visual Studio Code
Garageband and iMovie
...and more!
Apple MacBook Air 13" with M1 Processor
Main Features:
Apple M1 Processor (8C/7C)
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
13.3" 2560 by 1600 display
These devices are equipped with Shire Christian School branded vinyl wraps to help identify them, as well as a hard case to protect them from scratches and minor bumps.
Chromebooks at Shire Christian School
Chromebooks have been selected for some year groups the 1:1 Program at Shire for their ease of use, web-centric operation, and integration with Google services including Gmail, Calendar, Drive and Google Classroom. These devices are being gradually phased-out in favour of the MacBook Air.
In 2024, the Acer Spin 713 Chromebook has been issued to Cohort 2027 (Year 9) and Cohort 2028 (Year 8). These cohorts are both due to receive new devices when they graduate to Year 10 in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Acer Spin 713
Main Features:
2-in-1 form factor
13.5" 3:2 ratio display, 2256 x 1504 resolution
No stylus
These devices are equipped with Shire Christian School branded vinyl wraps to help identify them, as well as protect them from scratches to the top of the lid.
Should you wish to discuss the program in greater detail, or ask a member of the ICT team a question, please get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of the page.