Case Study: Stirling East Primary School streamlines school communications and admin with EdSmart

Stirling East Primary School - Customer Case Study

Stirling East Primary School, a large metropolitan primary school near Adelaide, sought to reduce its administrative burden and improve communication as part of its mission to prepare students for the 21st century. The school was facing challenges with time-consuming paper-based processes for distributing forms and fielding parent inquiries about lost notes and payments for excursions.

The school implemented the EdSmart platform to digitize and automate its permission slip and form processes. EdSmart provided a centralized digital system that streamlined administration, saving significant time previously spent on photocopying and manual follow-ups. This allowed staff to redistribute their efforts more effectively. An unexpected benefit was the ability to downsize to cheaper, smaller photocopiers. The school also leveraged EdSmart's broadcast feature for targeted communications, ensuring all stakeholders were consistently informed. The vendor's supportive onboarding and ongoing mentoring, particularly from a dedicated contact, were highlighted as key to the successful implementation.

Stirling East Primary School

Chris Bennie

Assistant Principal