Information Technology (IT)
SSBI: Free NBN for families – application process
The Australian Government has established the SSBI and is partnering with the NBN Co to provide free home internet for one year for up to 3000 unconnected families of Queensland state school students. The Department of Education is a nominating organisation to assist families to apply.
Nominations are due by 1 September 2023 so eligible families can be notified of the outcome and have time to register with a participating internet provider by the national deadline of 30 September 2023.
To be eligible for SSBI, a family must:
- Have a child living at home that is enrolled in a Queensland school in 2023.
- Not have an active internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
- Be referred by a nominating organisation.
- Agree their child/ren has access to a device and has the digital skills to use the internet safely or be supervised.
- Live in a premises that can access the National Broadband Network via a standard connection – this will be checked by NBN.
If you would like further details, please make contact with our Administration.
Parent Access to Daymap
Don't forget to download the Daymap App so you can do everything on the move! Instructions on how to Download and set up the Daymap APP can be found on the Ripley Valley SSC website under the support and resources tab. Daymap Parent Portal can be found here:
https://ripleyvalleyssc.eq.daymap.net/daymapconnect
To have your password reset, or for any other log in issues with Daymap please email the IT team on:
tech@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au
School Laptop Expectations - Being prepared for learning
We are seeing an increased number of students coming to school with laptops that have not been charged. Please ensure you have a system at home to help remind your child to put their laptops on charge each night so that they are prepared for learning each day.
Chargers are NOT allowed at school as they are a safety hazard. Student laptop batteries are made to last all day - and if they are not lasting a school day, they need to visit Tech Support.
Students are also required to bring their laptop case to school each day, and have the Ripley Valley sticker on their laptops at all times as it provides extra protection for their device. Cases are $35 to replace, and stickers are $10 to replace. If you have any questions please email:
tech@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au
Todd Robson
Deputy Principal - Year 11 - Pathways & Partnerships