Parent Engagement Platform/App/Website

Today we launch our new look eNewsletter and app. If you were previously receiving newsletter emails, you will continue to receive a link via email to access our parent engagement platform. You will notice that on the eNewsletter page that parents will also be able access more information regarding: (when finished)

• School Calendar
• School Policies
• School Board
• Staff Contacts
• Previous eNewsletters
• Friendship Lists
• Absentee Notice 

This page is still being developed and we would always appreciate feedback as to how we can ensure communication is effective.

Some of the key features of the new eNewsletter is that it includes google translate if English is not your first language. You can also print the Newsletter as a pdf if you need to do so.

This parent engagement platform supports parents with accessing newsletters, important dates and information. If you have changed your email address or have not received the newsletter previously, please contact our school office and your email will be added to the list of subscribers. You can also subscribe yourself from the page.

The new schoolzine app will used as a way of providing parents with news feeds, the eNewsletter, School Calendar, it will allow parents to inform the school of your child’s absence, it will allow us to communicate reminders of events, last minute changes to events or notifications.  It is crucial that ALL parents download the app as in the near future it will be a key communication platform.

Information about the school app can be located http://www.schoolzine.com/szapp to download go to the app store / google playstore and search SZapp and download. You will need to select a region (Asia / Pacific) and type in school name (St Paul’s).

Our new look school website is still in draft mode and has not been migrated over to our domain. There are some active links that have not been finalised as yet so please bear with us as we complete the process. The website - while still providing parents with general information about our school is designed more for new families wishing to find out general information about the school, programs and the enrolment process.

We are hoping this new platform will support effective communication. In the future we will be able to set it up to make Parent Teacher Booking and Bookings for School Events. The Schoolzine products have been specifically designed to support schools with communication and are used in many schools Australia wide.

If you have any feedback please email principal@spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au 

RIDDLE ST DROP OFF ZONE AND PARKING

It is disappointing that we are still receiving complaints and seeing parents not observing the drop off zone rules and parking in areas that are not designated for parking. We need everyone to observe the road rules and show courtesy and respect to all.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photos are taking place on Monday 6th May. All children are to wear full summer school uniform. If your child has PE on that day, they can bring their runners in their bag. Sibling envelopes are available from the office and all envelopes are to be returned to the office by Friday.

Have a great week

Michael