Parent portal - School Bytes

At Caroline Chisholm School, we use the School Bytes Parent Portal to simplify communication and make managing school information easier for families. The portal allows parents and carers to stay connected, informed, and organised—all in one place.

What you can do in School Bytes
Through the parent portal, you can:

• Pay for school activities, excursions, and fees securely online
• Give digital permission for excursions and events
• Approve health care documents
• View student reports
• Provide reasons for absences
• Receive school updates, newsletters, and reminders

Getting started
If you haven’t yet accessed the parent portal:

1. Visit the School Bytes parent portal
2. Create an account using the email address you’ve provided to the school
3. Follow the prompts to link your child or children to your account

If you already have a School Bytes account with another school, you can easily link Caroline Chisholm School by selecting “Link other student” in your account settings.

Tips for families

• Set up notifications to receive alerts about payments, events, and messages
• Use the calendar feature to keep track of upcoming activities and deadlines
• Check your payment history to stay up to date with transactions

Need help?
If you need assistance accessing or using School Bytes, please contact the school office on (02) 9709 4661, or visit the School Bytes Help Centre for step-by-step guides.

We appreciate your ongoing support in using School Bytes — it helps us maintain clear, efficient communication between home and school.

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Safety and security of the School Bytes parent portal

At Caroline Chisholm School, we prioritise the privacy and security of our families’ information. The School Bytes parent portal is designed with robust safety measures to protect your personal data and ensure secure access to important school communications, including newsletters.

How School Bytes keeps your information safe

• Secure login: The portal requires a unique username and password, ensuring only authorised users can access the system. We encourage strong password practices to keep your account secure.
• Data encryption: Information exchanged between your device and the School Bytes servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols. This helps prevent unauthorised access while data is transmitted online.
• Privacy compliance: School Bytes complies with Australian privacy laws and NSW Department of Education policies to safeguard the collection, storage, and use of personal information.
• Restricted access: Only approved school staff can upload content and manage records in the portal, minimising the risk of data breaches.
• Regular updates: The platform undergoes frequent security updates and monitoring to address potential vulnerabilities and maintain a safe online environment.

Your role in keeping information safe
To help maintain the security of your account:

• Keep your login details confidential and avoid sharing them with others.
• Use a strong, unique password and update it regularly.
• Log out from the portal when finished, especially when using shared or public devices.
• Report any suspicious activity or technical issues to the school office immediately.

If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of School Bytes, please contact the school. We are committed to protecting your privacy and supporting your safe use of our digital services.

Getting Assistance

If you need help setting up your account or navigating the Parent Portal, please consult the School Bytes Parent Guides for comprehensive instructions.

How to guides

For further assistance, please contact the school office, our friendly office staff will be happy to give you a hand.

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