Last year the School Boards in the three schools discussed  communication and much of the feedback indicated that the multiple electronic platforms for various forms of information was confusing. Board parents suggested that one platform that could store information and could be easily accessed would be more helpful.

I am pleased to announce after researching communication platforms of other schools we have engaged Schoolzine to support our school with a new Parent Engagement Platform, Website and School App. The benefit of Schoolzine products is that they integrate, providing easy access of information to parents.

The Parent Engagement Platform will allow parents to access the latest e-news, print a copy and locate archived newsletters. This platform also stores information such as school policies, uniform and canteen information, school calendar, and staff contacts. Other features include booking Parent Teacher Meetings, booking events, translating the newsletter into different languages and contacting the school regarding a student absence.

The school app called SZapp allows parents to access newsletters and calendar, report a student absence, call the school and place an order for the canteen.

The Parent Engagement Platform and the app is designed so current parents can easily access school information.

The school website, while still providing parents with general information about our school is designed more for new families wishing to find out information about programs the school offers and the enrolment process.

We are aiming to change over to the new Schoolzine products in Week 2 of Term 2. This will mean that parents will still receive a link to the newsletter via email. You will not need to subscribe as we will transfer all current parent emails over to schoolzine. Parents will need to install the Schoolzine app called SZapp on their phones. (Instructions will be in the first eNews in week 2.)

Michael Juliff for Catherine