Compass Update – App Features and a New User Guide
Thank you for your patience over the past week following the launch of our new MLC School app on Thursday 15 October.
By regrettable coincidence, our launch coincided with a major Compass software update. This update automatically enabled several features that we had intentionally disabled during testing and that we had planned to introduce at a later date.
This meant that the new MLC School app looked and felt very different from what many of you expected and we are very grateful for the valuable feedback you shared with us. We heard you and we have already made changes. Here is what we have updated so far:
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Absence alerts: We resolved the issue that caused incorrect late class absence alerts to be sent.
- Co-curricular: We improved the visibility of Co-curricular information so it is easier to find.
- Shortcuts: We strengthened the app’s shortcuts, particularly for submitting Absentee notices.
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Simplified menus: We removed all the unused and confusing links and menus that came with the Compass update.
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Reports: These are now conveniently listed under your daughter’s profile. Access them by clicking on your daughter’s profile on the Home Page. Next select Essentials followed by Reports.
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Excursions (permissions) and Events: These are accessible by clicking on Menu located at the bottom of the screen and then selecting the Events tab.
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Illness/Misadventure: To navigate to this Form, select Menu and then click on the Connect icon. Your forms are listed at the bottom of the Action Centre. (For more details on this Form, please read the Compass User Guide via the button below )
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Parent Guide: We have updated the Parent Guide which is accessible via this button.
Downloading the MLC School app
Ensure you have the correct, up to date app by using the links below. These will take you directly to the MLC School app in your app store:
- Apple (iPhone/iPad): https://apps.apple.com/au/app/mlc-school/id1632843486
- Android (Google Play):https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.edu.nsw.mlcsyd.schoolappv2
Flexischools and bus travel: no change
Some services have not changed with the new app:
- Flexischools: Please keep topping up your daughter’s account through the Flexischools website at https://www.flexischools.com.au, as you always have.
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Bus travel: All bus travel purchases are still made through https://payments.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au, as before.
Personalising your Calendar
You can set up the Calendar to suit your family: in the Calendar tab, select the layer icon to add or remove as many calendar layers as you like. This lets you see only the events that matter to you and your daughter.
We will continue to refine the app based on your feedback. If you have any questions or need help, please contact IT Service by email on service@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.
Thank you again for your support and partnership.
– Steve Swarts
Head of Information Technology