Effective communication between home and school is vital to supporting our students’ success. Our St Andrew's Communication Strategy is designed to help all parents and carers:

Stay informed about school events, updates, and learning;
Feel connected to the day-to-day life of St Andrew’s;
Know where and how to access important information;
Understand who to contact with questions or concerns;
Engage meaningfully in their child’s learning journey.

Please be familiar with each of the communication platforms below and how the school best uses these to communicate with you.

Newsletters

The weekly School Newsletter, containing information about school events, is emailed to parents on Thursdays

Latest School Newsletter Past School Newsletters

A level newsletter is made available to parents at the beginning of each term. Classroom and specialist teachers share the learning their students will be working on throughout the term

Latest Level Newsletter Past Level Newsletters

Operoo

Operoo is a secure online program used to manage medical information and emergency contacts. We also use it collect permission forms for excursions and information dissemination. Access to Operoo is initially granted to one parent. It is then their responsibility to share access rights with the other parent.

AUDIRI (App)

The Audiri App is for both Apple devices from the app store and android devices from the Playstore. The Audiri App provides you with an easy free way to let you know reminders about school activities. It provides you with a convenient way to receive school notifications and it communicates directly with iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phones devices. School notices and alerts are communicated directly to your smartphone through the Audiri app. Parents can submit their child’s absentee note through Audiri or by contacting the school office.

Diaries

Diaries are used by classroom teachers to communicate with parents for all students in Years 3 to 6. They serve as reading logs and include parent signatures and comments, providing a valuable link between home and school.

Requirements of each class teacher regarding the use of diaries will be outlined in each level Information Booklet at the beginning of the year.

ClassDojo

ClassDojo promotes positive student behavior and enhances communication between teachers and parents. Through the app, teachers can award points for good behavior and share learning with the parents through messages, photos or videos of class activities, helping families stay connected to their child’s learning.

REPORTS

Reports are distributed to parents via the nForma For Parents App in JUNE and DECEMBER. The report represents a well-considered evaluation of the progress and development your child has made during the year.

Parent/Teacher/Student Meetings or

Parent/Teacher/Student Meetings are held in the final week of Terms 1, 2 and 3 which all parents and students are expected to attend. Teachers share work samples and identify areas of strength and areas of improvement for each student. A notice is sent to parents to make bookings on the School Interviews website using a unique booking code.

Parent Support Group Meetings (PSGs)

PSGS are an alternative meeting structure to the Parent/Teacher/Student Meetings. PSGs exist to ensure that children requiring additional support are better understood and supported through strengthened collaboration between parents and the school. PSGs are scheduled every term. A notice is sent to relevant parents to make bookings on the School Interviews website using a unique booking code.

Social Media

Our social media accounts celebrate students learning across the school community. Posts are duplicated on Facebook and Instagram showing videos and images of student work for example class presentations at Assemblies, Book Week celebrations, class excursion news, student work samples.

Parent WhatsApp Groups

Parent WhatsApp groups in schools are informal, parent-led spaces that serve several key purposes:

Quick Updates: Sharing reminders about events and school activities
Peer Support: Helping each other stay informed and navigate school routines.
Community Building: Fostering connections among parents through shared experiences.

These groups operate independently of the school and are most effective when focused on relevant information and respectful communication.

Communication Responsibility

Effective communication is vital to fostering a positive and supportive school environment—and it’s a two-way street. We encourage open, respectful dialogue between families and staff to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

If you have any concerns, please speak with the classroom teacher as your first point of contact.

Our staff email list, including roles, is available to help you connect with the appropriate team member for further assistance. If you are not receiving communication as expected, please contact our office staff for support.

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