ClassDojo

Dear St Andrews Families,

This year we will be introducing a communication platform called ClassDojo.  ClassDojo is a fantastic and free online communication space where teachers and students can safely share work with parents and carers.  

St Andrews has been successfully using ClassDojo for Wellbeing, promoting our Positive Behaviours for Learning - Respect, Responsibility and Resilience - through the ClassDojo points system.  Each student has their own represented 'monster' that earns points when they regularly demonstrate our positive behaviours.  Students are highly engaged and enjoy receiving ClassDojo points.

Starting week five of this term, we will be expanding the use of ClassDojo to welcome parents and carers into the space, giving you a regular window into your students' learning. ClassDojo will provide a simple and secure way to engage with your students' activities, see significant milestones and build a positive class culture.  ClassDojo is also an effective communication tool for announcements, files (e.g. permission slips), friendly reminders, details and events.  Additionally, ClassDojo also has a translation function for those parents who would prefer to read notifications in a language other than English.

If you haven't joined already, during this week you will receive an email from ClassDojo prompting you to join.  Please accept this invite and create a login (free) so we can begin our transition to this fantastic platform.  Instructions on how to join can be found in the attached letter.

If you have any queries or concerns, please read the FAQ below or contact me (Emma Cooper) at ecooper@saclaytonsth.catholic.edu.au.

FAQ:

Is ClassDojo secure? Yes.  Only parents/carers from the school are given access, so no members of the public can access our information. 

Can I access ClassDojo from any device?

Yes.  All devices are supported by ClassDojo.

Does ClassDojo share our information with third parties or advertising?

No.  ClassDojo is fully funded through corporate and personal donations so they do not advertise, nor do they share your information.

Does ClassDojo own what is posted on their site?

No.  We own all photos and work posted on the site.  ClassDojo does not redistribute anything we post as they do not own it.

Regards,

Emma Cooper - Stem/Digital Technologies and Performing Arts teacher