Chromebooks at GHS

There is an expectation that all students in Years 7-13 will have access to a device. This can be a chromebook or a laptop - not a phone.

If students do not have access to a personal device please contact our Hauora Hub for assistance. You can email hauorahub@geraldinehs.school.nz and Brittany will be in touch to talk through options.

On the rare occasion that a student forgets their device there is a limited supply of devices available in the school library. These are issued in the same way as a library book. Your child is responsible for looking after this device and should not be sharing it with friends. Any damages to school devices will be charged to the student. Chromebooks must be returned at the end of each day.

The two most common types of devices used at GHS are Chromebooks and laptops.

Chromebooks:

• Lower cost

• Adequate for junior years

• May not be appropriate for some senior courses

Laptops:

• More expensive than a chromebook

• Suit students using specialist software packages

If you are unsure what to buy or need some support financially please contact the school office or hauora hub.

Phones are not permitted during school hours. This includes during lunch time and breaks. We advise students to leave their phones at home however we appreciate that some students will need their phones before or after school for transport purposes and other personal reasons. Students bringing phones to school will need to keep them in their bags. 

If your child has a medical or learning reason to require a phone during class time please make contact with your dean to discuss. If a parent or caregiver needs to contact their child urgently during the day, they should call the office or contact their child via their school email address.