At SJB we continually strive to provide all our students with the best possible access to learning in order to help them achieve their potential. By fostering a love of learning, encouraging independence, and providing a wide range of experiences we help equip our students with the skills they need to lead a fulfilled, successful adult life.

Technology, if used correctly and at the right times, can have a profound effect on your child’s learning. Technology can be engaging, exciting and can open up new possibilities, which may have been difficult or even impossible to achieve in the past. The pace at which technology is moving is astonishing! New advances in technology mean that we are at the dawn of a new age, where students can collaborate, investigate and explore like never before. This is not to say that traditional teaching methods are not important. On the contrary, the teacher, environment and resources are all extremely important too. But, if we are to prepare our students for their future, we must act now by equipping them with the technology that will enable them to develop the skills that they will need.

iPad Scheme: The concept

• To ensure that your child has access to an Apple iPad both in school and at home.
• Students bring the device to school every day and expect to use it for learning in lessons every day.
• Students use their iPad at home for research, homework and for communicating with their teachers.

We believe…

• Learning does not stop as soon as you walk out of the school gate, it can take place anywhere at any time!
• Everyone at SJB should be connected digitally to communicate, share and engage in learning (students, teachers and parents).
• Students need to learn how to navigate a digital world and utilise the technology that is available in a positive way to support learning and development.
• Every student and family should be included.

How does the iPad scheme work?

The SJB iPad Scheme provides all the children in Years 7 to 11 with an Apple iPad to use every day to support their learning. For further information about the scheme please see our Welcome Guide for New Parents. Where children join us mid-year or part way though their school journey, we work with parents to facilitate the scheme as necessary.