ICT
Parent Portal
The College has implemented a new Learning Management System named Simon which staff and students are actively using. Parents will be able to access the parent component called PAM (Parent Access Module) by the start of March. PAM will replace Maze for Parents and PTO to provide student information, student reports, and parent teacher bookings. Instructions for accessing and using PAM will be emailed in late February.
Apple recall on chargers
Apple have issued a worldwide recall on chargers issued to iOS devices (such as iPads) between 2003 to 2015 due to a potential risk of electrical shock. This includes iPads issued by St Bede’s over the past 6 years. Note that current Year 7 students have iPads with chargers that are safe and do not need to be replaced. Whilst the College is negotiating with Apple to potentially provide an exchange program onsite, parents are encouraged to take their own son’s chargers directly to the Apple store for immediate exchange. This is a very quick process and can be done on a walk in basis at Apple Southland without proof of purchase. Below is a link to the Apple website which will provide more information on the program. https://www.apple.com/support/ac-wallplug-adapter/
ICT
App4 student diary access for parents
The App4 electronic student diary can now be accessed by parents by creating a Parent Login. This gives you read only access to the electronic diary of your son. Primarily used by students with iPads this diary is a useful way to check on your son's homework and timetable. Please note that communication with the College and staff is still preferred by email. There are a number of ways to access the Parent Diary including by a:
- Web Page (accessible by all devices)
- Using your own Parent iPad App (iPad's only)
- Using an iPhone (iphones only)
Please see the above attachments for a quick start guide and full instruction guide.
David Cracknell
Deputy Principal
ICT and Infrastructure