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Insight to Act: How Hero is Supporting NSW AP,C&I to Champion Change
Assistant Principals of Curriculum and Instruction across NSW schools share how Hero streamlines their daily tasks, brings clarity and rich data insights, and more.
60 Seconds with a Parent at Bullimbal School, NSW
Jo Reeves shares how her daughter’s school uses Hero to share joyful moments and celebrate key milestones - strengthening the connection between home and school.
Connecting Families with Everyday Learning at Five Islands School, NSW
Hear how Five Islands School in NSW uses Hero to keep parents connected, giving them a window into their child's daily learning and progress towards goals.
Heart to Connect: G.S. Kidd Memorial School, NSW
The Leadership Team at G.S Kidd Memorial School, a School for Specific Purposes in NSW, sit down and discuss how Hero is transforming how they capture moments and share milestones with families.
60 Seconds with Jo Johnstone, Principal at Pūtahi Belfast School
Before switching to Hero, Pūtahi Belfast School asked their staff exactly what they needed from a student management system. Principal Jo Johnstone explains how Hero delivered.
Magic Moments with Hero School Leaders
Hear from some of our heroic New Zealand School Leaders on what they love about Hero, including favourite features and how Hero is saving staff time in their schools.
60 Seconds with Heroes, at the Trans-Tasman Principals Conference
Hear from heroic principals at the 2024 Trans-Tasman Principals Conference, as they share insights into what they love about Hero, including the key benefits for their students, parents, teachers and admin staff.
60 Seconds with Anna-Marie McAleer, Deputy Principal
Anna-Marie McAleer, Deputy Principal at Murrays Bay Intermediate School, shares how Hero has answered their call - providing a one-stop-shop, supporting parents to stay well informed, and enabling student data to come to life.
60 Seconds with Mark Stephens, Principal at Currabubula PS, NSW
Mark Stephens, Principal at Currabubula Public School in NSW, gives insight into how Hero has allowed his school to drive their goal of amplifying student agency, providing students with a voice and ownership of their learning.
60 Seconds with Benjamin Carter, Principal at Boggabri PS, NSW
Benjamin Carter, Principal at Boggabri Public School in NSW, shares how Hero has transformed home-school communications. Caregivers are more engaged, and enjoy having all communications and learning in one, easy-to-use app!
60 Seconds with Cathie McMaster, Executive Principal at Gunnedah PS, NSW
Cathie McMaster, Executive Principal at Gunnedah Public School, discusses her school's decision to adopt Hero as the solution to create visibility, strengthen community connections, and centre students in their learning.
60 Seconds with Donna Austin, AP Mentor at Gunnedah PS, NSW
Donna Austin from Gunnedah Public School shares how Hero has changed the way parents stay connected to their child's learning, and what it means for their wider school community.
60 Seconds with Jamin Lietze, Principal at Myross Bush School
Jamin Lietze shares how Hero has transformed the way they communicate with parents, and the confidence that comes from knowing caregivers can access what they need, whenever they need it.
60 Seconds with Lisa Squire, Deputy Principal at Hobsonville Point Primary
Lisa Squire, Deputy Principal at Hobsonville Point Primary, shares how Hero has deepened parent engagement and strengthened the partnerships that put children at the centre of their learning.
60 Seconds with Ezra Feau, Deputy Principal at Kauri Flats School
Kauri Flats School found their obvious choice in Hero - Deputy Principal Ezra Feau shares the story behind the switch and how it quickly became a one-stop shop for their school and caregiver community.
Simplifying Systems and Giving Time Back to a Teaching Principal
When Kelsie Allen arrived at Kererū School, she stepped into a familiar challenge for many rural schools — multiple systems, disconnected p...
Connecting Learning, Data and Whānau Through One Simple Platform
At Netherton School, managing multiple platforms had become part of daily life — but there was a clear opportunity to simplify things for b...
Empowering Ongoing Communication Between School and Home
Discover how Queanbeyan West Public School bridges the gap between school and home for all learners. By sharing authentic progress as it ha...
“Our students are at the centre of their learning.”
“With Hero, our students are at the centre of their learning. From goal setting, and uploading work samples to reflect on the goals they have set, to reporting on teaching and learning, Hero focuses on applying student efficacy to learning and making this learning visible. We can really feel the benefits of Hero, as an innovative platform that keeps parents involved and updated on their child's progress, with children driving their own learning forward.”
Oxley Vale Public School
Miranda Langford, Assistant Principal
“We didn't realise the burden and pressure we were carrying using another SMS.”
"We are loving Hero - after swapping over we didn’t realise the burden and pressure we were carrying using another SMS programme - Hero has eliminated that and made work life much more easier knowing that we can access information easily and quickly. Thanks for your vision and direction."
Mount Somers Springburn School
Morgan Platt, Principal
“Time saving for teachers and administrators, easy to use and easy to access.”
“May I just say - I am excited by everything that can be achieved through using Hero. Time saving for teachers and administrators, easy to use and easy to access, but also a central platform to store all of our student and school information and data. Plus, it builds a holistic picture of our students, which we can build on each year of their learning. Awesome!”
Carroll Public School
Rebecca Dowe, Principal
“Hero answered our call.”
“We have parents that feel really well informed. Before Hero, we had lots of different ways of communicating. We had different teachers using different platforms and it was confusing for parents to know where they should tune in. With Hero, we have been able to streamline everything in one place.”
Murrays Bay Intermediate School
Deputy Principal
“It really puts students at the centre of everything we are doing.”
“The Hero team are amazing, and we love the visual appeal of the app. We are impressed with the easy to navigate one-stop-shop platform and think it really puts students at the centre of everything we are doing. Three cheers and well done to Hero!”
Cammeray Public School
Kerry McConaghy, Principal
