In 2025, all students in Years 7 and 9 will be issued a laptop as a part of the compulsory curriculum at Covenant.
The Technology Levy for Year 7* and Year 9** 2025 is $520p.a.
*The annual Technology Levy for Year 7 2025 will be fixed at $520 p.a. for 2025 to 2027.
**The annual Technology Levy for Year 9 2025 will be fixed at $520 p.a. for 2025 to 2028.
Is there a Technology Levy for Year 8 and Year 10 2025?
Is there a Technology Levy for Years 11 and 12 2025?
What does the Technology Levy include?
How do I pay the Technology Levy?
Do students get to keep their device?
Is there a Technology Levy for Year 8 and Year 10 2025?
The Technology Levy for Year 8* and Year 10** 2025 will remain at $480p.a.
*The annual Technology Levy for Year 8 2025 will be fixed at $480 p.a. for 2024 to 2026.
**The annual Technology Levy for Year 10 2025 will be fixed at $480 p.a. for 2024 to 2027.
Is there a Technology Levy for Years 11 and 12 2025?
For students who BYOD, there is no Technology Levy.
What does the Technology Levy include?
- Either the Clamshell Laptop (Year 7) or the Convertible Laptop (Year 9 +).
- Device warranty (3 years for Clamshell; 4 years for Convertible).
- Next Generation Endpoint Protection.
- Access to TechServe IT support.
- Accidental Device Protection which entitles 1 claim per device free of charge. Subsequent claims details can be found under Damage & Repairs.
- Software inclusions.
- A laptop sleeve.
How do I pay the Technology Levy?
It is an annual fee that will be added to your child's fee tuition statement. Payments can be made in instalments if required - please speak with the Business Manager.
Do students get to keep their device?
Students in Year 9 and 10 2025 will own their device outright upon completion of the HSC.
Students in Year 7 and 8 2025 will need to return their device to the school at the end of Year 9 and will be given a new device for use in Years 10 to 12.
Students who opt-in to the SLP in Years 10 to 12 will have the option to buy the device at market value upon completion of the HSC.