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Personal Items & Booklists

Last updated 1 July 2026

Mount Lawley Senior High School works collaboratively with staff and the School Board to determine the resources students require for successful learning.

Our Personal Items and Booklists are designed to ensure students have the materials, equipment and technology they need to participate fully in classroom learning while providing families with flexibility in how these items are purchased.

BYOD - Bring Your Own Device

Mount Lawley Senior High School is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school with excellent Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling students to access the Department of Education network and digital learning resources both at school and at home. The minimum requirements for student devices are outlined below.

BYOD Device Requirements

Operating System

macOS 15.5 or later
Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Apple M2 chip or better
Intel Core i5 (or equivalent) or better

Memory (RAM)

Minimum 16GB

Storage

Minimum 256GB SSD

Screen Size

12 inches or larger

Battery Life

Minimum 8 hours

Wi-Fi

5GHz compatible (802.11ac or newer)

Software

Compatible with Microsoft 365
Able to run Adobe Creative Cloud (where required)
Compatible with NAPLAN software

Unsupported Devices

Chromebooks
Android tablets
iPads and iPad Pro devices

We Recommend

A durable protective case to minimise accidental damage.
Comprehensive insurance to cover theft, loss and accidental damage. Families should check whether their home and contents insurance provides cover for devices used outside the home.
Regular backups of schoolwork using cloud storage or an external drive.
Students intending to study Media, Photography or Design & Technology are strongly encouraged to use an Apple Mac device, as these learning areas utilise macOS-exclusive software.

Families may purchase a device from the retailer of their choice, provided it meets the school’s minimum specifications.

How To Buy

Families may purchase a device from any retailer of their choice, provided it meets the school’s minimum BYOD specifications. Education pricing is available through suppliers such as CompNow and the Apple Education Store, although parents and carers are under no obligation to purchase from these providers.

Acceptable Use Policy

Students will not be able to access the school Internet or any other ICT at the school until the Acceptable Use Policy is signed and returned to the Main Administration Office.