1:1 Devices for 2025-2026 Academic Year
This page was last updated: 5th March 2025
How do I order a device for my son entering into 1st Year in August 2025?
We will be in touch with you directly regarding the arrangements for ordering a device for you son entering the College in August 2025. Please do not order any device before this as the details of the device to be used have not yet been confirmed.
How do I order my device for my son entering into 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year in August 2025 from another school?
For our 2nd to 4th years, students use iPads.
If your son already has an iPad from another school, you must call Wriggle Learning on 015009060 to arrange transfer of the iPad from your son’s previous school to St. Vincent’s Castleknock College. Wriggle may charge for this.
If your son does not already have an iPad from their previous school, then you may order your iPad through Wriggle’s Online Store (Go to https://store.wriggle.ie/ and enter store code 299422900). Ensure you select your son’s school year (2nd, 3rd or 4th year) as appropriate.
Do I need a device for 5th Year or 6th Year?
No, we are using devices on a 1:1 basis for 2025-2026 for our 1st to 4th Years only.
How do I pay for my device?
For incoming 1st years – we will be in touch with more information directly.
For incoming 2nd to 4th years – you can pay via the Wriggle Store. Go to https://store.wriggle.ie/ and enter store code 299422900. Your payment options will be presented at the checkout screen.
How do I set up my device?
For incoming 1st years – your son’s device will be delivered to the College in August. Your son will receive their device on their induction day where staff will guide them through the setup and configuration process.
For incoming 2nd to 4th years – your son’s device will be delivered to your home. Please bring the iPad with them on their first day where our staff will guide them through the setup and configuration process.
Who do I contact if I have any questions or experience any difficulties?
For incoming 1st years:
We will be in touch directly with all of the required information in the coming weeks.
For 2nd to 4th years with iPads:
Please contact Wriggle Learning directly on sales@wrigglelearning.ie or call 015009060.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this optional?
No.
Q. Is this decision final?
Yes. The decision to introduce 1:1 devices has followed extensive consultation with a number of various groups within the College, including the PRA.
Q. Can the school please ban the use of phones by the boys during the day?
Absolutely. This is one of the primary reasons for introducing 1:1 devices to students.
Q. What are the costs of subscribing to the publishers electronic versions in addition to the purchase of text books?
We have made sure that the booklists for as many of our subjects as possible includes a bundled eBook with the paper copy. The cost of the device is the only additional cost.
Q. How many subjects can be obtained on the devices compared to text book subjects?
We have made sure that the booklists for as many of our subjects as possible includes a bundled eBook with the paper copy. If there are any exceptions, this will be accounted for in that particular subject.
Q. How do we add new books onto the device e.g. in 5th year when new subjects/curriculum starts?
When you receive your new books in fifth year, these will come supplied with the eBook redemption code.
Q. Will books remain at home and devices go to school?
Some teachers may wish to use the textbook in the class. If that is the case, the book can be left in the College and the eBook used at home thereby cutting down on the schoolbag weight.
Q. Will these devices replace laptops for children who currently use laptops for learning support?
Yes. The 1:1 device will become the device for use within school.
Q. Can I use a device I already have for my son?
No. To ensure the full suite of controls are in place and cannot be tampered with the school device must be supplied directly via the designed online shop.
Q. Is there a discount if two siblings are purchasing the devices in two different schools?
Educational Pricing Support is applied to each and every device, so there aren’t any additional discounts available.
Q. Are all software licensing costs included or will there be additional charges as time goes on?
There may be additional costs in the form of apps required for specific subjects. These will appear as booklist items and payable to the College directly prior to the start of each year.
Q. How will the College deal with lost/forgotten devices?
To assist with forgotten devices, students will use their own head and shoulders photograph as the lock screen wallpaper. If the device is left behind in a classroom when anyone turns on or wakes the device up they will see the owners face as the wallpaper.
Q. Will schoolwork be saved to the Cloud?
Yes. The Microsoft Office365 suite of apps including Teams and OneNote is used widely in the College. All data is saved to the cloud using these services.