Communication Channels and Learning Records

Phone: +64 3 940 2020
Moblie: +64 21 729 636
Email: preschool@stac.school.nz

When to use which contact channel

To report an absence, day-to-day messages and anything requiring an immediate response: Mobile in the first instance, Phone in the second instance, Email in the third instance.

While we try to be as responsive as possible, we are not always able to check email communications immediately. However, we do encourage the use of email communications where your communication is not urgent/does not require an immediate response.

In the case of an unforeseen emergency situation, emergency alerts will be communicated to you directly via text, email, and via our StAC App, as well as updates on the College website.

StAC App

Download for Apple: https://stac.nz/App_AppleAppStore
Download for Android: https://stac.nz/App_GooglePlay
Instructional Video: https://stac.nz/App_InstructionalVideo

You are encouraged to discuss any queries or problems directly with the Head of Pre-school. Our policy for dealing with complaints is displayed in the entrance foyer.

A parents’ notice board is prominently displayed in the entrance to the Pre-school.

This online portfolio system is an invaluable tool, which significantly improves our communication with parents and whānau.

It enables us to share your child’s learning stories, photographs and videos, and collaborate with you on your child’s learning. You can check your child’s progress online in Educa at any time or via a downloadable app on your smartphone.

On this interactive platform, you can make comments and share the information with other family members you have given authorised access to.

In addition to Educa, your child’s learning is recorded in their very own profile book, which is updated regularly.

We document your child’s learning goals and achievements, special moments at Pre-school, and include snippets of their work and artwork.

Teachers also help the children to record special information about themselves and whānau in the profile book, which is a wonderful keepsake, and will be given to you when your child leaves the St Andrew’s College Pre-school.

Formal Parent-Teacher interviews are held twice a year, during which time your child’s progress, interests, abilities, and areas for development are shared. Observation and assessment sheets, record sheets, and Profile Books are discussed.

The Head of Pre-school and teachers are always available to speak with you about your child’s progress, should you have any questions or concerns.

Parent Evenings are held during Terms 1 and 3. Parents are also welcome to attend the special Pre-school events which happen each year, and are welcome to visit at any time during the Pre-school day.