Ownership+Options+for+2013

= Purchase Options for 2013 = After questions and discussions at the Parent Information Evening I have further details available on options for 2013.

These details will be sent home to all current Yr4 Students in during the week commencing November 19 2012

Covering letter regarding

Form for family to declare their intentions regarding the one2one program -

Options -

Outright Purchase - through the School
This will be a viable option for those families who would prefer to purchase through the school
 * The school would make a bulk purchase of iPads.
 * The price of $471 includes: iPad, high quality cover & screen protector, standard Warranty (1yr). Options can be ordered at extra cost.
 * Family would sign an Acceptable Use Agreement which enables it to be used at school and access the Network and Internet.

- iPad 2, 16GB WiFi with cover & screen protector - see
 * Purchase -**

Insurance is important but would ultimately be up to parents as they would own the device. It should be listed on your home & contents insurance. Examples provided by parents of prices have been very reasonable but it generally has to be specifically listed with serial number. Some parents think it is worth the risk to have no insurance and use the Apple change-over for damaged products - not recommended by the school but entirely up to parents.
 * Insurance**

Some Families either currently have an iPad or intend to buy outside the school. >
 * This is fine and it can be either an iPad 1 or 2, 2 is preferable as it has the cameras which get used regularly
 * If buying we believe the iPad 2 16GB WiFi is the most appropriate model for Educational use.
 * Parents & Student will need to sign the Acceptable Use Agreement to be able to use it at school. This also enables the school to provide Wireless & Network access through the school.
 * Needs to be available predominately for the use Educational use by the student.
 * Insurance is important but would ultimately be up to parents as they would own the device. It should be listed on your home & contents insurance.
 * Parents would need to ensure it is set up and maintained with the school required applications (~$40) which is most conveniently done through an iTunes card.

Leasing
The leased units were used this year by current yr6’s. They will be reset, cleaned and supplied with a new cover. There is a limit of 25 units and these will be the only leasing option. They will be issued in the order of receipt of the reply form to the office.

Costings: - **$320** for one year - iPad 2 16BG WiFi, strong cover (new) and screen protector - No Warranty as it was a one year warranty and will have expired. iPads are very reliable devices and we have had very few warranty claims. but any warranty repairs would be at parents expense. - Insurance 24/7 with $100 excess on claims for one year. - Able to purchase at the end of 2013. Likely cost ~$100 but cannot be specified until 90 days prior to end of lease. Can also be handed back at that time. - If purchased then the unit would be owned by the family for the students use in 2014 but would need to be covered on your home insurance for accidental damage or loss.

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== > **new for 2013** - **Schoolkids Bonus is available** To be eligible for the Schoolkids Bonus, you must either be a parent or carer who gets Family Tax Benefit Part A for a dependent child who is under 16 and attending school. It is $410 for a Primary age student made in two payments. Details at: > http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/schoolkids-bonus
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 * **This may assist with funding.**