Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
At Petrie State School ICT is integrated across the curriculum in all year levels. With access to interactive whiteboards and data projectors in each classroom, students use computer and other technologies as an integral part of their learning.
There is a computer lab with 32 computers that all classes have the opportunity to access. The school runs an iPad program from Years 3 to 6. Parents are able to hire Ipads from the school at an affordable price in these year levels. This means that the school bears the cost of any damage or technical issues and maintains a safe and controlled internet experience for students. Students in Prep to Year 2 have access to iPads in class sets in each year level. This structure ensures student ICT learning is future focused and embedded in daily practice.
Teachers and other staff are continually upgrading their ICT skills and knowledge to integrate ICT into their teaching programs and to support students. The school utilises the services of an IT support person for two and a half days a week.