Compass

The move to Compass, our new communication and management system has begun. For this transition to run smoothly we need parents/carers to do the following:

1. Ensure that you have signed and returned the Events Authorisation Agreement for Parents which was given to students last week. 
2. Ensure that you have actioned the email sent on Wednesday with your unique username and password to login to Compass.
3. Follow the directions on the email sent on Thursday with a subject heading of SJPC Adding a credit-debit card to your Compass account. This document is also attached to the newsletter.

Please contact the school if you need another copy of the Events Authorisation Agreement for Parents.
If you haven’t received any email correspondence please check your spam folder and if it still can’t be located contact the college. 

The Compass platform includes many different features and you’ll have the ability to:

• Receive notifications about school events, news and information
• Enter an explanation for absence 
• Communicate with your child’s teachers
• Update your family contact details (mobile phone & email)
• View your child’s timetable and the school calendar
• Download and view your child’s academic reports
• Book parent-teacher interviews
• Pay and provide digital consent for events (no more permission slips)
• Pay school fees

SMARTPHONE ACCESS

1. Download the Compass School Manager App (Google Playstore OR Apple Store).
2. Open the app on your device. If you are already a member of a Primary School you will still have to complete items 5-8 below and create an account at the College.
3. Search for our school by searching for “Coffs Harbour” and then scroll to the bottom of the list where you will find “St John Paul College - Coffs Harbour”
4. Use the unique username and log in sent to you by email. 
5. You will be prompted to confirm your mobile phone number and email address, and create a personal password.

DESKTOP ACCESS

If you wish to use the desktop version of the platform please note the following;

1. Once you receive your unique username and log in, open a new tab on your preferred browser, and navigate to https://cofhslism-nsw.compass.education/
2. Use your unique username and password to log into the platform
3. You will be prompted to confirm your mobile phone number and email address, and create a personal password.

NOTE: Your unique username and password can be used to access the app and the desktop. For more information you can visit Compass for Parents. For further assistance, email the school at sharon.brennan@lism.catholic.edu.au

Sharon Brennan
Teacher Librarian
Leader Learning Technology