A number of channels and platforms are provided to parents so they can stay up to date with their daughter’s progress and in touch with the latest news and events from the school.
Child Safe Standards
Avila College is committed to the care, safety and wellbeing of all students while in our care. Our staff have a shared responsibility to provide our students with a safe and secure environment on campus, online and in other locations provided by the school.
Ministerial Order 1359 is a key part of the Government’s response to the recommendations of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and other Non-Government Organisations.
Avila College supports the Ministerial Order and Child Safe Standards to ensure protection of all children, believing all young people have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse and neglect.
Operoo
Operoo is a parent controlled electronic medical and permission form system. Parents can control and update their daughter’s medical and emergency information. Avila College uses Operoo to communicate important details relating to student excursions, camps and other events where parental/guardian permission for students’ attendance is required. It is essential that all students are set up in Operoo to enable students to visit Avila for an orientation experience.
Setting up an Operoo Profile
Each student requires an Operoo profile containing important information such as:
- Emergency contacts
- Medical contacts
- Details of medical conditions including asthma, allergies, seizures, diabetes
- Health and ambulance insurance details
- Notes and other care instructions from parents.
Parents are also able to upload scanned documents, such as medical certificates, care advice or management.
Download the Avila guide on how to set up your Operoo profile.
Updates and Support
Please ensure that you update your daughter’s Operoo profile to reflect any changes to their health status or personal details. If you require assistance setting up the profile or accessing Operoo, please contact the Avila College IT Help Desk on itsupport@avilacollege.vic.edu.au or 9831 9600.
PAM – Parent Access Module/SIMON Everywhere
The Parent Access Module (PAM) enables access to student timetables, daily messages, attendance records, teachers, assessment task feedback and reports. Absentee notices can be submitted and Parent-Student-Teacher interviews can be booked via PAM.
PAM is available as a mobile app – SIMON Everywhere or via a link on the Avila Community Connect portal.
SIMON Everywhere Download Instructions
- Search “Simon Everywhere” on the Apple App Store or Google Play on your phone.
- Install the Simon Everywhere app.
- Launch Simon Everywhere and register with your name and mobile number.
- Enter the verification code that is sent to you via SMS.
- Click “Add School” and select Avila College.
- Select Parent Access.
- Select Students for the login type.
- Enter your existing PAM credentials.
Parent – Student – Teacher Conversations
Each semester, parents are invited to meet their daughter’s teachers to discuss and receive feedback on their progress. Students are expected to attend and actively take part in discussions about her learning.
Community Connect Portal
Avila’s Community Connect portal is a gateway to platforms such as PAM (below) and allows parents/guardians to make payments and view financial transactions.
Address: portal.avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Weekly Newsletter
During the school term a weekly newsletter is sent out to all parents, students and staff via email each Friday. It is also available for download from the Avila College website.
Social Media Platforms
Avila College regularly posts news and photographs about daily school life on the College Facebook page and Instagram account.