How much time do you need to run a school communication app? As it turns out – not much
A common concern we hear from schools when looking at using a parent communication app is “we don’t have the resources to manage an app on top of what we’re already doing”. We...
Beyond the books. Life lessons we learn from teachers
The value of education is certainly undeniable and research shows that positive learning experiences with expert teachers will improve children’s academic, social and spiritual achievements. There is plenty of discussion about what makes...
Increase parent engagement by posting content to specific Categories
One of the most common questions we receive from school admins, principals and sometimes even parents is “How can we use School Stream better?”.
Digitalise ALL of your school forms
One essential role of the school admin team is to ensure parents complete forms and return them before the deadline. Forms vary in range from absentees and excursion notes for legal compliance, to...
How school communication apps are saving time, saving money and saving the environment
One Victorian based school Business Manager spoke of the benefits her school experienced when they streamlined their communications and began migrating administrative processes like newsletters, payments, parent teaching evenings and school camps to...
Why is it so tricky to get on to the same page as parents?
One of the biggest challenges faced by schools these days is to get on the same page as their parents. Of course, that sounds like quite a simple task when we reduce it...
School Communication Insider’s Report
At the end of 2016, we surveyed hundreds of school principals, directors, managers, IT and admin teams. We wanted to find out how schools in Australia and New Zealand are communicating with their...
School Stream : The Movie
We have been working closely with a very talented local film company, Byron Film, on our first production “School Stream: The Movie”. Watch the trials and tribulations of Mandy, Sarah, Brad and Doris...
What does School Stream mean to Parents?
Australians have never held more control in the palm of their hands. A recent Deloitte survey shows Australians average 33 hours on mobile apps compared to 4 hours on web browsers.
Why using Facebook instead of a school app is not as cost-effective as it seems
Thinking of using Facebook as a communication tool for your school? When money is tight, it can be tempting to look for "free" solutions to meet your operational needs.
Communicating Smarter – How to compete for your parents attention
For schools, getting your message across isn’t about communicating more, it’s about communicating smarter.
Taking steps towards a paperless school
Using today’s technology, the paperless school is easier to achieve than ever. We have put together just a few of the ways you can save your school money, improve efficiency, and reduce your...
