Education

One Device. One Experience. Fully Supported.

2027 College-Provided Laptop Program (CPLP)

Every participating student receives a secure, consistent and fully supported learning device, configured for Trinity College learning.

✔ Microsoft Surface Pro 12 Copilot+ PC
✔ Surface Keyboard
✔ Surface Slim Pen 2
✔ STM DUX protective case
✔ Windows Hello facial recognition
✔ 3 years accidental damage protection
✔ Trinity ICT support
✔ Loan device during eligible repairs

Why CPLP?

The College-Provided Laptop Program gives students a consistent, secure and fully supported learning device for use at school and at home. Standardising the platform helps reduce technical disruption and provides reliable access to the tools students need for learning.

  • Reliable classroom experience
  • Improved cyber security and online safety
  • Faster technical support and repair coordination
  • Consistent software and settings across classrooms
  • Access to Microsoft 365 and College learning platforms
  • Managed updates, security controls and digital wellbeing safeguards
  • Continuity of learning through loan devices while eligible repairs are completed
Feature Specification
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus
Memory
16GB RAM
Storage
512GB SSD
Operating system
Windows 11 Pro
Display
12-inch touchscreen
Sign-in security
Windows Hello facial recognition camera
Keyboard
Surface Pro 12 Keyboard / Type Cover
Digital pen
Surface Slim Pen 2
Protection
STM DUX Shell protective case
Charging
USB-C charger

What's Included in the Program?

  • Surface Pro 12 Copilot+ PC
  • Surface Keyboard
  • Surface Slim Pen 2
  • STM DUX rugged protective case
  • USB-C charger
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Microsoft 365 applications
  • College learning software and platforms
  • College-managed security and online safety controls
  • Trinity ICT support and warranty coordination
  • Three years Microsoft Complete for Schools protection
  • Access to a loan device while an eligible repair is underway, subject to availability
  • Student printing through the College printing service

Software, Learning Tools and Student Value

CPLP is more than the physical device. Students receive a College-configured environment with learning, productivity, creativity, online safety and support services. The website should name the major services so families can understand the full value of the program.

Service Parent-facing Description
Microsoft 365
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams and OneDrive for learning and collaboration.
Assure
College-managed online safety and web filtering controls to support student wellbeing.
Clever
Streamlined access to supported learning applications and digital resources.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Creative applications made available where licensed and required for learning.
Canva for Education
Design and visual communication tools, where available through the College.
SEQTA and College platforms
Access to College learning, communication and student services.
Printing
Access to College printing services. Confirm whether this should be promoted as free printing or as an included allocation.

  • Eligible hardware faults and warranty repairs
  • Accidental damage covered under Microsoft Complete for Schools
  • Examples may include cracked screens, accidental drops, liquid spills and eligible USB-C/USB port damage
  • Assessment, warranty liaison and repair coordination through Trinity ICT


Security and Digital Wellbeing

Windows Hello facial recognition

Students can securely sign in using facial recognition, reducing password-related disruption while maintaining a secure sign-in experience.

Managed security

  • College-managed configuration
  • Automatic operating system and security updates
  • Microsoft security controls
  • Internet filtering and student safety monitoring
  • Applications and settings configured to Trinity College standards

Support, Warranty and Protection

Warranty care, support and repair coordination are handled through Trinity College ICT. Students should report issues to the ICT Service Desk rather than arranging an external repair.

Continuity of learning


Where a device requires an eligible repair, a loan device will be made available, subject to availability, so the student can continue accessing learning resources while the repair is being completed.

What's covered


Eligible hardware faults and warranty repairs
Accidental damage covered under Microsoft Complete for Schools
Examples may include cracked screens, accidental drops, liquid spills and eligible USB-C/USB port damage
Assessment, warranty liaison and repair coordination through Trinity ICT

What's not covered

Lost devices
Stolen devices
Deliberate or malicious damage
Lost accessories, including the keyboard, Slim Pen, charger or protective case
Unauthorised or external repairs
Cosmetic damage that does not affect operation
Report the incident immediately to the ICT Service Desk.
A police report may be required where theft is suspected.
Families may be responsible for replacement costs.
Families should consider whether their household insurance provides suitable cover for a student device away from home.

What's not covered


Loss or theft