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Issue 3: April 2026
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Looking for a Website Makeover?
If you'd like to create a new look for your website, we have 10 themes to choose from. Something for every taste!
All the new themes are built on the same easy to use administration system.
Click here to check out examples of schools across all our themes.
Term 2 PDs
A TOUR THROUGH OUR WEB THEMES
Did you know we have 10 different web themes? Each uses the same admin controls so you can refresh your site’s look with minimal effort while keeping things familiar behind the scenes.
We’ll showcase our favourite themes, guiding you through their unique features, layout options, and design styles to help you choose what best suits your school’s brand and communication goals.
We will offer a half price theme upgrade to all attendees too!
Running time: Approx 20 minutes
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GET MORE FROM YOUR SITE
In this session we will run you through some of the more enhanced features of your website. We'll look at widgets, embedding forms, uploading videos and a few tidbits that will help you with your website editing.
Running time: Approx 30 minutes
Thursday 30th April at 1pm (11am WST)
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ENEWS STRATEGIES & SUPPORT
We’ll begin with a few practical strategies to help you make the most of the system - ensuring you are using the right tools for the job. Then we'll open up for questions and hands-on support to address your specific needs.
Running time: Approx 30 minutes
Suitable for schools that currently use our eNews system
Wednesday 6th May at 11am (9am WST)
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BEGINNER BASICS
This session will run you through the basics of maintaining your website including - loading pdfs, images, creating new pages and adding dates to your calendar. Suitable for users that have attended the initial sponsor-ed training but need a refresher.
Running time: Approx 30 minutes
Friday 8th May at 10.30am (8.30am WST)
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Sinead Bannon
Operations Manager
Tech Tuesday
- 15–30 minutes each Tuesday at 11:30am (8.30am WST)
- Covering one key topic each week (based on our most popular cheat sheets)
- Open to anyone who wants to learn, refresh their skills, or pick up a new trick
These bite-sized sessions are practical, to the point, and easy to slot into your day. Whether it’s adding a PDF, creating engaging galleries, working with forms, or uploading videos — you’ll walk away each week with tips you can apply straight away.
No need to commit to the whole program — just join the sessions that interest you.
All meetings will be in the same meeting link below.
Sinead Bannon
Operations Manager
Clear Navigation Matters More Than Design
Parents are more likely to leave a site if they can’t find what they need quickly.
Simple menus and clear structure make a huge difference.
If you need help working with your site map/navigation please see this cheat sheet, or reach out and we can help!
T: 1300 755 010
E: helpdesk@updat-ed.com.au
Sinead Bannon
Operations Manager
Your calendar can update itself
Many schools are still updating their website calendar manually…
But it doesn’t have to be that way.Did you know your school website calendar can sync directly with platforms like Google Calendar, Compass, Sentral and Xuno?
That means:
- Update events once
- Automatically display them on your website
- Keep parents and staff on the same page
No double handling. No missed updates. No outdated information.
It’s a simple integration that saves time and improves communication—while ensuring your website always reflects what’s actually happening at your school.
Learn more here
Sinead Bannon
Operations Manager