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Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
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    Parent-teacher interview template

    Download our free parent-teacher interview template for Australian schools. Get practical tips for successful interviews and access our printable PDF template for more straightforward interview prep.
    18 Feb 26
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    Fixing disconnected school data with edtech

    Too many Australian schools are caught between digital tools and outdated paper-based relics. This fragmentation creates digital friction, exhausting staff and masking critical gaps in student wellbeing and equity. We explore how moving towards a connected edtech ecosystem reclaims teacher time and secures school operations.
    18 Feb 26
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    A leader’s guide to school staff edtech training in 2026

    While Australian schools are now powered by 6-7 different edtech tools on average, research reveals that there is a critical training shortfall. We explore practical ways school leaders can turn teacher training into driver of school-wide digital transformation.
    30 Jan 26
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    Synergetic Attendance App

    Do you know who is on your school campus at all times? With Synergetic‘s Attendance App, you can quickly sign in and out students, staff and visitors at the touch of a button.
    21 Jan 26
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    Budgeting for tech in 2026: A guide for school leaders

    As the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA) moves into its second year, Australian schools must shift from reactive "refresh cycles" to strategic, outcomes-based technology investments. Here is how to prioritise your 2026 spend.
    19 Jan 26
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    SEQTA Attendance kiosk app

    SEQTA, the worlds leading visible learning and wellbeing platform, offers a FREE app for tracking student attendance that monitors the whereabouts of your students on the school campus by recording their check-ins at designated points.
    14 Jan 26
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    The connected school

    When we hear the term connected school we often think this refers to the connections that teachers have with their students, or the connection between the school and parents, or the school and teachers.
    13 Jan 26
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    Set student expectations and drive engagement with SEQTA

    Keeping students engaged in classrooms isn’t as simple as it used to be. Teachers compete with each other for attention and with smartphones, social media and endless online distractions. Students also have to manage academics, social pressures and mental health challenges, making it harder to stay focused and motivated.
    13 Jan 26
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    12 essential considerations when selecting a School Management System

    Managing a school involves balancing numerous tasks, including handling student data, coordinating financial operations, maintaining effective communication among staff, students, parents, and much more. Many schools have adopted School Management Systems (SMS) to streamline these processes.
    12 Jan 26
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