St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Enhancing Learning Through Technology
Technology with purpose.
Learning with possibility.
At St Jerome's Primary School, we believe technology has an important role to play in enriching teaching and learning. When used purposefully, technology can inspire creativity, encourage innovation, deepen understanding and open doors to learning experiences that would otherwise not be possible.
An iPad is much more than a digital workbook or a substitute for pen and paper. It is a powerful learning tool that, when used with clear educational purpose, enables students to explore, create, collaborate and demonstrate their understanding in exciting and meaningful ways.
Our iPad Learning Program reflects our commitment to providing every child with equitable access to high-quality educational technology. Through a three-year leasing arrangement, all students entering Year 4 receive their own iPad, supporting their learning journey through to the completion of Year 6.
Our teachers carefully consider when and how technology can add genuine value to learning. Whether students are creating multimedia presentations, documenting scientific investigations, accessing interactive learning experiences, collaborating with classmates or exploring concepts beyond the classroom, the focus is always on improving the quality of learning, rather than simply increasing screen time.
At St Jerome's, we want our students to be confident, creative and responsible users of technology, equipped with the skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Each student receives a brand-new iPad at the beginning of Year 4, which remains with them throughout Years 4, 5 and 6.
Discover & Explore
Create & Collaborate
Innovate & Grow
The cost of the three-year lease is spread across the school fee statements, making the program accessible and manageable for families.
At the conclusion of Year 6, the iPad is securely wiped of school-managed content and settings and ownership is transferred to the family, provided all associated fees have been settled.
Every student receives a complete learning package, including:
Families may choose to purchase an Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon at their own expense; however, these accessories are optional and are not required for participation in the program.
Yes. Students retain their iPads throughout the three-year program, allowing learning to extend beyond the classroom when appropriate.
Students are responsible for bringing their iPads to school each day, fully charged and ready for learning.
We encourage families to establish healthy digital habits at home, including appropriate screen-time boundaries and responsible use of technology.
Every student has access to the same high-quality technology and educational resources, ensuring that all children can participate fully in digitally enriched learning experiences.
Our priority is to use technology to achieve learning outcomes that would be difficult or impossible without it. iPads provide opportunities for creativity, investigation, collaboration and personalised learning, helping students engage with their learning in new and meaningful ways.
Technology is used when it offers a genuine educational advantage. Our teachers maintain a strong commitment to explicit teaching, handwriting, reading, discussion, practical experiences and face-to-face collaboration. The iPad complements these essential elements of a balanced and effective education.
School-managed devices ensure students have access to the applications, resources and technical support they need, creating a consistent and reliable learning environment.
The three-year leasing arrangement spreads the cost across annual school fees and includes hardware, insurance and technical support, reducing the need for families to purchase and maintain separate devices.
All iPads are managed through Jamf, our mobile device management platform. This allows the school to apply appropriate security settings, manage applications and support a safer digital learning environment. Alongside these safeguards, we explicitly teach students to become responsible, respectful and discerning digital citizens.
At St Jerome's, our investment in technology is an investment in our students and their future.
We recognise that outstanding learning does not happen simply because a child has an iPad. It happens when skilled teachers use the right tools, for the right purpose, at the right time.
Our commitment is to ensure that technology opens new possibilities for learning and enriches the classroom experience.
Success happens for every child, every day.