This year we will be posting mid-year reports on HERO. The format for the reports will be slightly different from previous years. Each child will receive a mid-year learning summary for reading, writing and maths. There will also be a general comment which will inform you about how your child has settled in, and how they are working towards the values and learner qualities.

This means that you will need to have the HERO app installed and have linked with your child(ren) to view their reports.

The information below can help you with this:

Dear Parents and Caregivers

We are delighted to launch our new communication and reporting system, Hero.

Hero allows schools to build an online environment that reflects our unique context. It enables teachers, students, and families to view and share content anytime, anywhere on any device. The software is secure, easy to use and brings together all school-related information in one place.

We are excited about the features that Hero has to offer families. These include the ability for parents and caregivers to:

• respond to school notices such as surveys and trip permission requests

• view school term dates

• view a school calendar of events

• notify the school if your child is absent or late

• navigate to other school-related webpages

• customise your account by adding a profile image

• select how you wish to receive notifications

• read school notices sent to the class or groups your child is part of

• Later in the year:

  • read and comment on posts relating to your child’s learning

  • view information on your child’s progress and goals

Over the upcoming year, staff and students will be posting content to our Hero software and we are looking forward to sharing this with you to include you in your child’s learning journey.

For information about Hero including how to log in, click on the following link (Hero), or visit our school website and look for the HERO page in the PARENT INFORMATION menu.

Important - you MUST log in using the email address that you have provided to Annette in the office. If you haven’t provided an email address or cannot remember the email address you have provided, contact Annette MacRae - annette@east-taieri.school.nz or 034896737 to check this.

Each parent must use their own email address.

If you have any problem please contact Garth Powell at garth@east-taieri.school.nz

Ngā mihi nui,

East Taieri School