Write a commentSt Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry has launched an innovative and multi-functional school app, designed to further enhance the holistic educational experience of pupils and parents alike.
Working in conjunction with EdTap Limited, a specialist in the provision of Educational Communications Software, the new multi-functional software allows users an interactive and intuitive experience, from which regular school updates, notifications and good practice is shared using state-of-the-art digital media.
School Website and App coordinator, Mr Brendan Fearon, explained that one unique and pioneering function of the app permits pupils to get in direct contact with a designated member of staff should the need arise after school hours, adding: ‘St Joseph’s prides itself on a positive and proactive pastoral care policy in which the needs of pupils are paramount. Through this child-safety feature we are extending the support network for our pupils and their families in order to ensure that the most rewarding and beneficial educational experiences are made possible.’
It is anticipated that the app will be used as a primary contact between school and home in providing notifications, news updates and monthly news-letters and the school warmly welcomes as many people as possible to download it and keep connected with the on-going experiences, successes, achievements at St Joseph’s.
This app is free to download for Android devices at the Play Store as well as at the App Store for iPhones and searching for: ‘St Joseph’s Newry’ (or scanning the QR codes provided). Further information and links to the app itself are available at the school web-site: www.stjosephsnewry.com
