St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock is a leader in the effective implementation of innovative educational technologies. Students are taught to be both proficient and discerning users of technology, and all technology integration in the College curriculum is delivered through the lens of our College Core Values.
The exciting range of cutting-edge, educational technology available for students supports learning through exploring, creating, collaborating, communicating, innovating and seeking feedback. It maximises student engagement and expands our educational programs far beyond the traditional classroom experience.
One-To-One MacBook Program
All students from Years 5 to 12 are provided with a MacBook laptop computer. These MacBooks are provided to students on a rolling 2-year program, insured for accidental damage, and supported by our friendly team of IT technicians on the iSupport helpdesk. Student MacBooks are used as a supplementary learning tool that expands the opportunities students have to research, create, explore and collaborate in their learning. Through our one-to-one MacBook program, students develop essential digital literacy and information literacy skills, that equip them to succeed both now and into the future.
mySPCC iLearn
mySPCC iLearn is the online learning management system designed to deliver learning, assessment and feedback to students. This powerful web-based educational software is the central platform used by students to submit learning tasks, communicate with teachers, and access lesson resources. mySPCC iLearn is also the progressive reporting platform that provides parents with on-demand, up-to-date, and detailed information about their child’s academic achievement in each subject area, including their current level of achievement in each subject, detailed teacher feedback for each assessment task, and data on their progression in the achievement of course outcomes.
iSupport
The iSupport team is dedicated to assisting students and parents in the effective use of technology. Our friendly team of IT technicians is available from 8am – 4pm each school day, to help students get the most out of their MacBook and other College information systems. They can be contacted by phone, email, or in person at the iSupport Helpdesk.