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Tannum Sands SHS is a 1:1 school requiring all students to attend class daily with a suitable device. To cater to everyone's needs and to maximise all students learning potential we have offered the following options.
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Go to https://qparents.qld.edu.au/landing for signup
Important BYOx note
Android and Chromebook devices are unable to be connected to any Education Queensland School. Do not purchase Android or Chromebook devices.
BYOx Laptop Minimum Specifications
Must be: Windows 11 Home\Pro or Macbook
Latest Apple OSX
Do not purchase Android or Chromebook device
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Physical keyboard
- 128Gb Internal Solid State Storage
- 8Gb Memory
- Quad Core Processor
- 11” Screen
- USB Port or adapter to standard USB port
- 5 hours battery life
- Wifi
- Under 1500g
Other required items
- Protective case
- USB storage (on book list)
- Mouse (on book list)
Unrequired items - do not purchase
- MS Office, Adobe CC, Autodesk (supplied by school)
- Antivirus Application (Windows security is adequate, supplied with Windows)
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iPad devices
iPad's not recommended for Senior Students. iPads must have physical keyboard and protective case. Please install latest IOS.
Software must be installed prior to brining in for setup: Goodreader (approx $10), InTune Company Portal, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint.
2025 BYOx Signup Process
Only fill this form if student is bringing own device and unable to use above Qparent form.
Step 1: Fill out and submit the signup BYOx form below or QPARENT prefered
Step 2: Bring device to AR02 tech support for school setup (existing students)
Please note: New students will need to wait until school reopens on 19th Jan 2026 as we cannot process setup until school account come through.
Homework before bringing in
The student must be signed up, the device must be setup running Windows 11 Home or Pro with admin privileges. See essential guide on right.
Without the above Homework, we will be unable to onboard the device for 2026.
Privacy Statement: The Department of Education, through Tannum Sands State High School, is collecting personal information in accordance with Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 in order to maintain student records. The information will only be accessed by Department of Education. The information will not be given to any other person or agency unless consent is provided.