Communication
Communication Fact Sheet
Parent Communication – Methods Glen Eira College uses to communicate with parents.
Phone
Purpose
Used to reach primary contact in an emergency or if unreachable, the secondary contact or emergency contacts.
Parent Actions
Ensure that all contact details are up to date via the Parent Portal or General Office.
Messages
Purpose
Used to alert parents to student absence or event changes.
Do not ‘reply’ to SMS’s, contact the school on 9571 7838
Parent Actions
Call the absence line ASAP to notify of student’s absence.
Phone: 9571 4178 (Absence Line)
Or call the office on 9571 7838 for all other enquiries
Email: glen.eira.co@education.vic.gov.au
Purpose
For excursion permissions, student and medical information updates, event reminders, important information, news and contact from teachers.
Parent Actions
Check emails for important information. Update email address and or contact details with the school if changed.
Xuno
Purpose
Daily news and notifications of events found in the parent portal.
Parent Actions
Log into the parent portal regularly to check for the latest news and information.
Information Sharing – Methods Glen Eira College uses to distribute and collect information from parents.
Website
Purpose
General school information, policies, calendars, key dates, scholarships
Parent Actions
Regularly check calendars for important dates and relevant policies
Newsletter
Purpose
Upcoming events, School news, Parents and Friends news.
Parent Actions
Read news to keep up to date on school happenings.
Xuno
Purpose
To provide daily updates, information and notification of upcoming events. Secure website for reviewing and managing your child’s information such as family and medical information, downloading student timetables, reports, booking parent teacher interviews and contacting teachers.
Parent Actions
Regularly check for daily updates, information and upcoming events.
Check personal information is up to date and correct. Update any information as required.
Book interviews with teachers.
View school calendars
Give permission for excursions/incursions/camps and make payments
View assessments tasks and progress reports