IT

Macleod College integrates Information Technology (IT) into its curriculum to embed the essential digital skills for students to thrive in a technology-driven world. This integration aligns with the college’s mission to support every student in realising their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge and values necessary to lead productive lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

The College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program allows students to purchase the device of their choice. This approach offers several benefits:

  • Enhanced Comfort and Productivity: Students are more comfortable using their personal devices and become expert at using them, making them more productive

  • Flexibility and Continuity: Allowing students to work on their own devices both on and off-campus enables them to be more flexible around where and when they decide to complete their studies

By embracing IT and the BYOD program, Macleod College ensures that its students are well-prepared to navigate and contribute to an increasingly digital society.

BYOD program

Bring your own device. BYOD, is a technology trend in the education and corporate environments worldwide. Students are more comfortable using their personal device and become expert at using it, making them more productive. Our program is designed to give students and families the freedom to make technology choices that suit them and all their circumstances. The network and Internet are filtered, providing a safe environment for students. All students from Years 5 - 10 are required to bring their own device (BYOD).

Parent Communication​

Macleod College uses an online communication portal called COMPASS to share information for students and parents, including:

  • News items

  • Receive SMS messages

  • Email contacts

  • School curriculum resources

  • Lesson plans

  • View learning tasks and results

  • View your children’s timetables

  • Check and approve your children’s attendance 

  • Book parent/teacher conferences

  • View and download student reports

  • Course Confirmation - payment option for school charges

  • Events - consent and payment

Macleod College uses COMPASS as a primary means of communication between school and home, and we have provided each family with a PARENT LOGIN. We ask that you check COMPASS regularly, as it will provide you with important information about school events through the news feed and calendar.

Use the following web address: https://macleod-vic.compass.education