12 Nov 2019
Communication is vitally important in any relationship.
In 2018 our school embarked on a complete revision of our school communications processes in consultation with our P&C to enhance our communication systems with the clear intentions to :
- Provide a better service to our parents and community,
- Streamline communications making the website the source of truth,
- Enhance communication and administration processes for excursions and events,
- Promote the achievements of Berry Public School and Public Education.
The introduction of the SchoolStream app, a new website and enhanced social media presence have been the cornerstones of the changes, but every aspect of our communications and related permissions and payment processes has been considered.
As we move into an online environment our staff have had to modify our processes and behaviours, and we ask that our parents find ways to make the new systems work for you as well.
Examples of how parents are making the system work for them include:
- Setting aside a dedicated time to check the app (the same way you would check a schoolbag or open your snail mail)
- Synchronising the App notifications to your own Outlook Calendar and setting reminders.
- If you love your fridge! Print off the notes and put them on the fridge.
- Share News stories and Images of your children with your friends on Social Media.
- Print hard copies of News stories involving your children and read the stories to them.
- Share your strategies with other parents.
- Have a combined calendar including all school, social and sporting events for each family member.
We acknowledge that there are occasional technical issues and the system isn't perfect, however the paper based system certainly wasn't either, and we welcome all feedback to assist us in making improvements. Over time everyone will become more efficient and effective in the new environment.
The School Administration and Support team led by Mrs Jennings has done a magnificent job of managing the changes and we wish to thank them for their continuing efforts and responsiveness. Please contact the office if you require personal support to access the app.
Download the "SchoolStream" app onto your phone or access it from the front page of our website. https://berryps.myschoolstream.net/