Enhance parent communication with the power of SMS messaging
With a 98%* open rate, Sentral's integrated SMS service puts you in control of your school's communication
In today's world, our phones are always by our side. We spend a significant amount of time on them, making them the ultimate tool for quick and efficient messaging.
SMS messages have a 98%* open rate and 90%* are read within 3 minutes of delivery making it a powerful communication tool that can quickly help convey important messages to students, parents, teachers, or other staff employees.
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2-way SMS
Automatic SMS notifications to parents of non-attendance; when paired with a dedicated number for 2-way SMS – the parent can respond and provide a reason, or advise of a future absence.Alerts
Sending out time-sensitive SMS alerts and notices. For example, school closure due to unforeseen circumstances like accidents, threats, severe weather etc.
Reduced Printing
Minimising the need for printing and paper when distributing term dates, exam timetables and details of social activities. Parents (and in some cases students) can be sent SMS messages with all the information at their fingertips.
Meetings & Reminders
Parent/Teacher meetings can be communicated including reminders, ensuring increased parent involvement in their child’s education. Additionally, staff can be kept informed regarding schedules, meetings and duty rosters.
Extracurricular Permissions
Providing recommendations and information about extracurricular school activities requiring parents’ permission and ensuring permission slips are received.
Tuition Fee Reminders & Due Dates
SMS messages can be used to remind parents of any outstanding or upcoming tuition fees and due dates.
Fundraising Campaigns
Fundraising campaigns can be enhanced with SMS to request donations from parents and school staff.
Results & Grades
Schools can send parent notifications of student examination results and grades, to help encourage engagement.Class Excursion Updates
Parents can be notified via SMS if a school or class excursion is running late, to minimise inconvenience.
Sentral's integrated SMS messaging can benefit your school in many ways:
2 Way Messaging
- Give parents peace of mind with a dedicated and recognisable number for secure and trustworthy communication.
- Foster productive dialogue between teachers and parents.
- Maintain a consistent school identity with a dedicated number for all SMS communications.
Cost Savings
- Reduce printed paper and postage; be environmentally friendly
- Save time spent on calls and increase staff productivity
- Segment your SMS audience and send out targetted messages
- Save money from their budget by utilising SMS instead of calling or using traditional mail.
Timeliness
- Fast and timely communications between parents and school faculty - helping to build a strong school community.
- Convenient channel to communicate urgent information to a large group of parents
- Messages can be sent and received in real-time.
Ease of Use
- Integrated within the Sentral management system, offers visibility and access to all relevant contact information.
- SMS can be automated, reducing staff workload.
- Templates for SMS messages can be set up for specific use cases.
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and how to set up a dedicated SMS number.
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