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 Camilla Brotherton, Principal at Birchwood School
Camilla Brotherton, Principal at Birchwood School, shares why they chose Hero, and how it's simplified admin, strengthened teacher-family communication, and helped their students thrive.
60 Seconds with Don McLean, Principal at Hampden Street School
Don McLean, Principal at Hampden Street School, on why Hero just works, and how their team got up and running without the usual growing pains of a new system.
60 Seconds with Karen Loyd-Griffiths, Administrator at Pūtahi Belfast School
Hear how one school administrator ditched the paperwork, and how Hero became the central hub connecting caregivers, staff and students without the endless manual tasks.
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.
60 Seconds with Dan George, Principal at Victory School
From juggling multiple apps to one seamless system - hear Principal Dan George on how Victory School made the switch to Hero and why the onboarding, teacher support and simplicity made all the difference.
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 Di Meyler, Deputy Principal at Stanley Avenue School
Di Meyler, Deputy Principal at Stanley Avenue School, shares how Hero has helped their teachers personalise learning, streamline curriculum planning and take the stress out of assessments.
60 Seconds with Hamish Hislop, Principal at West End School
Hamish Hislop, Principal at West End School, shares how Hero brought their school communications together, and what it's meant for the way they connect with caregivers
60 Seconds with Trish Hann, Executive Manager at West Rolleston Primary School
Trish Hann, Executive Manager at West Rolleston Primary School, shares how Hero has transformed life in the school office, including two features she can't imagine working without.
60 Seconds with our Heroes: Fostering Strong Learning Partnerships
A collection of school leaders reflect on how Hero has brought their communities closer - stronger relationships, more engaged families, and students at the heart of it all.
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.
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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...
“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
“We cannot rate Hero higher - the Hero team are incredibly helpful, supportive and responsive.”
“We are a small U1 school and Hero has been an absolute game-changer for us. Our staff have adapted to this change positively and have commented on how intuitive and easy to use Hero is. It saves time, gives us the tools to share real-time learning with whānau and communicate important messages effectively. It is a one-stop shop that produces the data we need quickly.”
Kererū School
Kelsie Allen, Principal
“Hero was only a name I was aware of but I am now already a convert.”
“Thanks so much for yesterday’s session, the staff and I were delighted with the content and pace you led us through the new material. Hero was only a name I was aware of but I am now already a convert, seeing the power it provides students, staff, parents and Board of Trustees. Thank you once again.”
Woodlands School
Allan Mitchell, 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
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