The laptops the students are receiving have been uniquely made upon the State’s request for a small and powerful wireless computer. The rollout across NSW has totalled $386 million as part of the Federal Government’s Digital Education Revolution.

Currently the school lacks a wireless network service to support the laptops, however technicians arrived on Tuesday to begin upgrading the system for the new technology.

All the laptops were completely charged, allowing students to make the most of the opportunity and see what their new computers are capable of. They are also permitted to take the laptops home but they are required to bring them to school every day for use in class.

The school is responsible for issues regarding warranty but faults arising from misuse, the student is liable.

“In the reports I have heard from the thousands that have been issued I am only aware of about 50 breaking,” principal Chris Tome said.

“Apparently they melt in the sun and a broken screen can be repaired but it is expensive.”

Because this development is a State initiative Department of Education rules apply and security is in place to ensure students do not access inappropriate content. Because it is a school resource teachers have the right to check the material on a computer.

Each laptop is individually tagged and all communication made by the user is monitored. If the system is abused then the machines can be taken away.

A tracking system has also been installed to locate the product if it is stolen or sold.

The laptops have been installed with over $4500 in software including the Windows 7 operating system Enterprise Edition.

Teachers at the school have been told to start use and incorporate the technology into their classwork.

“Electronic media is an important part of learning of young people,” Mr Tome said.

“These new laptops will be a great learning aide for many of our students.”