A warm welcome back to Term 4 for all staff, students and families. Over the break we have farewelled Mr McAully and welcomed a few new members to the IT team. I'd like to extend a very warm welcome to both Mr Tim Turner and Mr Andy Evans who will be taking on the role of IT technicians for Ripley Valley SSC and wish Mr McAully all the best in his new role. 

Device Health Checks

Thank you to all the Year 9 and 10 students who have participated in the device "Health Checks" over the last week of Term 3. These checks will also occur during Term 4 for all Year 7 and 8 students. The health check will consist of:

• Checking for any damages that have not been reported to have fixed via Warranty (where possible), or through Accidental Damage insurance (Excess costs listed below).
• Checking that students have and are using the required laptop case. Checking students have the RVSSC sticker on their laptop, and their laptop is labelled correctly with all required cataloguing stickers still intact.
• Ensuring device is running at optimal levels, and re-imaging where needed.

As per the laptop agreement, if damage is found on the device or students are missing their RVSSC stickers and/or laptop cases, parents will receive notification of this, damage fixed and lost items replaced. An invoice sent to effected families as per the prices listed below:

ITEM / DESCRIPTION COST

• Insurance Excess - 1st damage in 12 months $50
• Insurance Excess - 2nd Damage in 12 months $100
• Insurance Excess - 3rd Damage in 12 months Cost of full repair (Quote will be provided)
• Damage to school bank laptop (Hot Swap) Cost of parts + $50 labour fee
• Laptop Case $45
• Replacement Charger $35

If you know of issues with your child’s laptop that has not been reported please feel free to contact our team at tech@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au so we can ensure issues are rectified.