Below are the systems that we use to communicate with whānau. If you do not have the ability to access any of these please let your child’s teacher know. It is also important that you keep us informed of any changes in contact details e.g cellphone, address, and email.

School Apps

The school operates a Springston School App. This is an essential communication platform, which all parents must download. It has direct links to the school calendar, teacher contacts, term dates, newsletters, and alerts, as well as links to Hero and the Springston School Facebook page.

It is free for all parents and whānau and keeps you up to date with all the happenings in the school. School Apps can be found on App Store or Google Play.

If you already have the School App please make sure that you update your class selections not doing this may mean missing out on important classroom information alerts.

Hero

Hero is a secure online platform that allows us to report directly to parents about students learning.

How does it work?

Hero is a powerful and secure online sharing platform that is customised to reflect the curriculum, vision and values of our school. This platform allows parents to log in at any time to view the progress, achievements and experiences of their child. Over the years these posts build up an excellent record of students' progress. A summary report can be printed at any time and students' records will continue to be available even when they have left the school.

Instructions for logging onto Hero

Follow the instructions below and set yourself up to follow your child’s school journey.

Step 1:

Visit the Linc-Ed-Hero site. (https://app.linc-ed.com - don’t forget to bookmark) or download the 'Hero App' from App Store or Google Play.

Step 2:

Select "New User"

Your account will have been set up using the email address that you provided when you enrolled your children, use this address to request a password.

Step 3:

Add your email address and select the "Request Password Link"

Step 4:

Check your email - Hero will send you an email with a link to follow.

Step 5:

Follow the Link -This will take you to a secure page to enter your own strong, secure password.

Enjoy reading, viewing and listening to your child’s learning. Become part of the conversation by writing a comment or giving a post a “sparkle” or by making a post on the ‘Parent Voice” page.

​If you do have any access issues, please contact the office for assistance.

Kindo

This is our preferred payment method, and we encourage you to set up your family account. This is how your Friday sushi or subway lunch can be ordered plus any other school supplies and activities.

New users

New users can set up a myKindo account easily! Go to kindo.co.nz and create an account. All you need is the email address the school has on file for you.

Existing users if you already have a myKindo account?

Simply log in with your email and password, and update your details.

Payment

There are a number of ways you can choose to top-up your account, and this can be done at the checkout, or by selecting the ‘top up account’ option.

• POLi No fees. Instant transfer. **RECOMMENDED**

• Credit/Debit Card 50 cent charge + 2.5% fee. Instant transfer.

• Visa / MasterCard / American Express and China UnionPay are available.

• Bank Transfer No fees. Allow 2 days for processing.

Shopping

Optional items can be added to your shopping cart, by clicking on your student’s initial next to an item.

Once you have made all your purchases click on the Checkout option to complete your transaction.

If you have sufficient funds, then simply click Place Order at the checkout and you’re done!

Your order will automatically go through to the school, and you will receive an email receipt confirming your top-up and/or purchase!

mykindo App

mykindo app is also available to download for both android and iPhone.

Need assistance? Our Kindo helpdesk is open 8am to 4pm on weekdays

Freephone: 0508 4 KINDO (0508 454 636)

Email: hello@mykindo.co.nz

Online support: support.mykindo.co.nz