As the school year winds down, it’s time to tie up loose ends and prepare for a fresh start in the upcoming school year. Reports need to be finalised, systems updated, and plans set in motion – all while juggling the daily demands of running a school. With Compass’s powerful suite of tools, you can tackle these tasks efficiently, so you can head into the new year organised and stress-free.
Here’s your checklist for ending the year on a high note:
1. Reports and organisation: Wrapping up the year
Reports and records are the cornerstone of a successful school year. To start the next year strong, ensure everything is finalised and archived before you head off for the holidays.
- Create student performance reports with ease: The Semester Reports module makes it simple to generate and publish detailed reports, saving time while maintaining accuracy. Use customisable templates or pre-designed options to suit your school’s needs.
- Monitor student growth over time: With the Progress Reports module, educators and leadership teams can track year-on-year achievements, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Log behaviour and wellbeing updates: The Chronicle module keeps a clear record of student behaviour and wellbeing notes for reference next year.
2. Student data management: Reviewing and updating information
Accurate student records are essential for a smooth start to the new year. Now is the time to clean up, update, and organise your data.
- Update enrolment details and contact information: The People Management module allows you to review and refresh student and family information efficiently.
- Archive records for graduating or transferring students: The same module helps securely store archived data, ensuring your database remains tidy and relevant.
- Verify attendance records for accuracy: The Attendance module integrates with your school’s reporting system, streamlining the review and ensuring all records are ready for end-of-year processes.
3. System preparation: Setting up for success in the new year
System readiness is key to a seamless start when school resumes. Taking the time now to prepare will save you and your team valuable time in January.
- Build efficient timetables: Our cloud-based timetabling platform, Griddle, simplifies the creation of flexible timetables, ensuring they align with the needs of both staff and students.
- Streamline user access: Compass’s Permissions Manager settings makes it easy to audit and configure user access, giving administrators a powerful tool to ensure staff, students, and parents have the right permissions before school resumes.
4. Parent and community communication: Keeping everyone connected
Engaging with parents and carers at the end of the year strengthens trust and sets the stage for a collaborative start to the new school year.
- Share final updates and reports: When published, parents can access their child’s performance reports, attendance records, and other key details through the Parent Portal. Reports are designed for accessibility, allowing parents to view them on the go via the Compass mobile app.
- Keep everyone informed: The News Feed module makes it easy to share announcements about the end of the year and plans for next term.
- Boost parent and community connections: The Insights and Surveys module captures valuable family feedback, helping your school create meaningful initiatives that strengthen engagement.
5. Goal setting and planning: Reflecting and preparing for the future
Once the administrative tasks are done, it’s time to focus on growth. Reflect on the year’s successes and challenges to set meaningful goals for next year.
- Drive data-informed decisions: Analyse key metrics and visual insights from Compass Pulse to identify strengths, address areas for improvement, and guide future planning with confidence.
- Support staff growth and development: Plan and track professional learning opportunities with the Professional Development module, ensuring every team member has the chance to thrive.
- Turn feedback into action: Using the Insights & Surveys module, schools can guide strategic planning to address feedback, and track trends in the school communities’ responses.
Ready for a successful new year?
smooth and successful start to the next school year. By tapping into the full potential of Compass and its suite of innovative management modules, you can streamline your processes, simplify communication, and set clear goals – giving you peace of mind to enjoy the summer break knowing everything is in place.
Ready to make your end-of-year processes seamless? Visit Compass Education to discover how we can help you finish the year strong and start the next one even stronger. Let’s make next year your school’s best year yet!
