Background
Nestled in the heart of Torbay, Glamorgan School is a vibrant, community-oriented school committed to learning, achievement, and celebration. Guided by their vision to “Learn, achieve, celebrate together,” the school places high value on unity, relationships, and student-centered learning.
With a strong commitment to ongoing improvement, Glamorgan recently transitioned to Hero as their new Student Management System. For Principal Anna-Marie McAleer, the goal was clear: find a platform that could simplify operations, connect learning and curriculum, and engage families — all while aligning with the school’s strategic direction.
Why Hero?
Having experienced the benefits of Hero at a previous school, Anna-Marie had confidence in the platform’s potential to meet Glamorgan’s needs — even amidst a season of wider change. What she didn’t anticipate was just how effortless the transition would be.
"The Hero team was, quite simply, amazing! They guided us through the process with such efficiency and support that we were up and running remarkably quickly. Our families were accessing Hero straightaway — possibly one of the most seamless transitions I’ve ever experienced."
— Anna-Marie McAleer, Principal
From the outset, the Hero team provided tailored onboarding support, enabling Glamorgan to hit the ground running. The ease of implementation and immediate engagement from families made a significant difference during a time of broader school change.
Impact
A System That Adapts to the School
Hero has provided Glamorgan with the flexibility to design and implement customised assessment systems — ensuring alignment with their Strategic Plan and Implementation Targets. Teachers are empowered to track progress at the individual, team, and whole-school level, fostering meaningful, student-centered conversations.
“Hero just makes life easier for everyone — teachers, admin, and our lovely families.”
Clear Communication with Caregivers
With Hero’s real-time reporting and learning visibility, Glamorgan has found a powerful way to communicate student progress and learning in a way that resonates with families. Hero’s intuitive interface allows caregivers to stay connected and engaged in their child’s learning journey.
Curriculum-Aligned and Future-Focused
With Te Mātaiaho — the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum framework — embedded in the platform, Hero supports schools to navigate and lead through curriculum change. According to Anna-Marie, Hero is often “one step ahead” of the evolving educational landscape, offering timely updates and features that matter.
Why Hero Stands Apart
- Seamless Onboarding Support: Dedicated transition support makes implementation stress-free.
- New Zealand’s Most Secure SMS: Hero is the only NZ system to hold the ST4S privacy and security badge.
- Built by Educators: Designed by Paul Sibson, a former principal with a Master’s in IT in Education.
- All-in-One Platform: Combines administration, reporting, communication, and portfolios into one unified system.
- Curriculum Clarity: Connects curriculum, learning, and data to support strategic leadership and learning impact.
Glamorgan Primary School’s successful transition to Hero showcases what’s possible when the right platform meets the right support. For Anna-Marie and her team, Hero isn’t just a tool — it’s a partner in progress.
“Hero has provided a clear and streamlined way to communicate student progress and learning to parents, making life easier for everyone involved.”
—
Considering Hero for Your School? If you're looking for a solution that supports a smooth transition, providing your team with clarity and confidence, book a demo!
