​​​​​Bring your own Device

BYOD Information

Taradale Intermediate is a dual platform school: running Office 365 and Google Suite for Education. We encourage learners to bring their own laptop (Windows or MAC) or Chromebook. We prefer a device that is capable of taking video and photo footage to record their learning. Each class will have one desktop computer and one laptop which can be shared by students who can't bring a device.

Please do not purchase Office 365 software; as this comes as part of the package we offer through the school, and can be downloaded onto five of your own devices.

Please do the initial setup of your device at home, before coming to get connected. This will save you a significant amount of time on the day!

We do ask that your child comes with anti-virus protection on their laptop or Chromebook as they are accessing our network. There are good free ones available to download or purchase one with your device.

Minimum specifications for your device:

  • Minimum 11-12” screen.
  • Battery minimum of 8 hours.  Due to Health and Safety - we do not have the capacity to be charging devices at school.
  • Must have Google Chrome browser installed so that it can run our platforms.
  • Antivirus application. 

Further considerations when buying your device:

  • Please consider the weight of the device as your child will need to carry this to and from school and from class to class.
  • Please consider a sleeve or cover for the device.
  • How long would you ideally like the device to last? A Chromebook is sufficient for Intermediate but most local high schools require high-spec devices, NOT Chromebooks. If you would like it to last into the junior high school years, we recommend that you check the requirements for that school.
  • Headphones are required.  Please name these and have a pair that is comfortable for your child to wear.

If you have any questions please contact the school office.

admin@taradaleint.school.nz

​​​​​Uniform

Our uniform is designed so that you can mix and match the tops (Polo or Blouse) and the bottoms (Short or Skirt).

Set of PE kit is required for PE.

During summer the ākonga can wear either the school bucket hat or baseball cap.

During winter black black tights may be worn. White thermals may be worn under the blouse, black thermals may be worn under the polo.

Socks can either be the school grey socks, or plain white socks (no logos or stripes).

A softshell jacket is available for winter. This is the only jacket that may be worn in class. Any jacket may be worn to/from school.

Uniform can be purchased from NZ Uniforms, either at their store in Hastings, or online here.


Stationery

Stationery packs will be available from Office Products Depot website from December .

The stationery list for 2025 will be confirmed during Term 4 2024.

Stationery List

MARBIG DISPLAY BOOK 20 POCKET A4 RED

1

MARBIG DISPLAY BOOK 20 POCKET A4 BLACK

1

PAPERMATE INKJOY BALLPOINT PEN 100RT RETRACTABLE MEDIUM BLUE

4

PAPERMATE INKJOY BALLPOINT PEN 100RT RETRACTABLE MEDIUM RED

1

COLUMBIA CADET PENCIL HB HEXAGONAL

4


ICON ERASER WITH SLEEVE NEW STYLE

1

MARBIG RULER METRIC 300MM CLEAR

1

OKIN ECO GLUE STICK 40G

2

COLUMBIA COLOURSKETCH COLOURED PENCILS ASSORTED PACK 12

1

OPD HIGHLIGHTER CHISEL YELLOW

1

OPD HIGHLIGHTER CHISEL PINK

1

PILOT BEGREEN V-BOARD MASTER WHITEBOARD MARKER BULLET 2.3MM BLACK

2

CELCO PROTRACTOR 180 DEGREES 100MM

1

EXERCISE BOOK 2WRITE 1B8 A4 SOFT COVER UNPUNCHED 7MM RULED 36 LEAF

4

EXERCISE BOOK 2WRITE 1E8 A4 MATH 7MM QUAD WITH CENTRE MARGIN 36 LEAF

2

WARWICK EXERCISE BOOK 1L8 36 LEAF RULED 7MM ALTERNATING PAGES A4

1

WARWICK PROJECT BOOK W335XL245MM 100GSM 20 LEAF BLUE

2


Additional Requirements

MOKI TOMMY HEADPHONES BLACK
Headphones are a compulsory requirement. Please purchase if you do not have a pair already.

SHARPIE FINE POINT PERMANENT MARKER ASSORTED COLOUR SET PACK 12    1
A pack of sharpies are recommended but not compulsory    

MAPED SHAKER PENCIL SHARPENER 1-HOLE    1
A sharpener is recommended but not compulsory