​BYOD Recommended Devices

iPad - current generation (Keyboard & Headphones required for NAPLAN Years 7 & 9)
MacBook - macOS version currently supported by Apple
PC Laptop - Windows 11 minimum - (*Windows 11 S Mode not suitable)
Microsoft Surface (Windows 11 minimum, *Windows 11 S Mode not suitable) Refer to Windows 11 setup instructions.​​*Limitations of Windows 11 S Mode -
In Windows 11 S mode, you can only work with apps that can be downloaded in the Windows Store. This means you can't install programs like Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, iTunes, or Google Chrome on your laptop.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#WindowsVersion=Windows_11​​Android Tablet - current generation (not supported for NAPLAN Years 7 & 9)
We do not recommend students use Chromebooks.
Software
Department of Education Victoria provide software FOC to students. Click HERE for more information.
Google Chrome is recommended for Google for Education.
GMail, your @schools email address, can be accessed using Chrome browser or set up in your device mail client.
​If you have any questions, use our contact form.
Strathmore Secondary College is accredited under the Department of Education CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K). ​For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au©2026 Strathmore Secondary College
Acknowledgement of Country​We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present.