Year 4 2026 iPad orders

St Paul’s Catholic Parish Primary School has been successfully running the one-to-one school managed iPad program for a number of years with Year Four, Year Five and Year Six students. Each year the school has recommended that students have an iPad for use in Year Four, Year Five and Year Six. 

The School-Managed iPad Program will be in place for all students from Year 4- Year 6 in the 2026 school year. This means that the school organises the purchase of the latest device available at the time for students entering Year 4. They then place the School Manager Program on the device to assist with settings, security and the purchasing of apps. Parents and carers then pay for the device in instalments as part of school fees over a two-year period and when your child leaves St Paul’s the iPad is set to manufacturer settings.

Further details have been sent home to parents and carers today.

All current Year 3 families (students in Year 4 2026) are asked to complete the iPad order form using the following link: 2026 Year 4 School-Managed iPad Program Order Form by Wednesday 19th November 2025.

Digital Safety Alert: The Importance of Parental Controls 

In today's connected world, our primary school students are often spending time on devices for learning and fun. To ensure their online experiences are positive and safe, we want to remind all parents and carers about the importance of parental controls.

Parental controls are essential tools that help you:

• Block inappropriate content

• Manage screen time

• Control in-app purchases

• Monitor who your child can communicate with

These controls, combined with open conversations and active supervision, create a safer online environment for your child.

Where to Find Help

The eSafety Commissioner's website (esafety.gov.au) is the best Australian resource for practical, up-to-date advice.

We strongly encourage you to visit their Parental Controls section for easy-to-follow guides on setting controls for:

• Phones and tablets (Apple, Android)

• Gaming consoles and platforms

• Apps and social media

Setting up these controls is a crucial step in teaching your child to be a responsible digital citizen.