What does it take to achieve an ‘Excellent’ NQF rating?
This blog post is written by Narelle Dawson, Director/Teacher at Bribie Island Community Kindergarten, one of only 33 centres in Australia that have achieved an ‘Excellent’ NQF rating. Narelle shares some background, ideas and reflections about being ‘Excellent’. “The Bribie Island...
Working in a community context
Amy Hutson, Supervisor, Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Centre shares her thoughts on the impact of Storypark. Our centre is a community based childcare centre with 28 children attending daily but a license for 50 children because of our parenting programme. We operate...
A journey to Storypark
This blog post has been written by Meagan Bell, recipient of a 2014 Prime Minister’s award for ECE at Kanata Research Park Family Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For six months, Storypark has facilitated an evolution at KRP – changing how our...
Early Childhood New Zealand + Storypark
The following blog post is created by Early Childhood New Zealand. Research shows that partnerships with families are a critical part of early childhood education. A solid foundation in this area is an investment in the future of the child....
Storypark for Android!
We are very pleased to announce the launch of Storypark’s app for Android devices! Quickly and easily capture images and video while you’re in the moment with a child or even record their voice via audio as a comment on...
Storypark welcomes a wise new advisor
Christine Legg Christine Legg, Chief Executive Officer of KU Children’s Services began her teaching career in South Australia, then moved to NSW to join KU over 30 years ago. Chris has been actively engaged in promoting the rights of children...
Supporting young parents with Storypark
This blog post is written by Kelly Ann, Senior teacher at Te Whare Whai Hua in Gisborne, New Zealand. Our early learning centre is located on a local high school premises, and we were established alongside a Teen Parent Unit...
Storypark in practice at an International Baccalaureate School
An interview with Robert Hutton, Junior School Assistant Principal, Kristin School, Auckland, New Zealand. Before Storypark, what were your previous methods of keeping parents up-to-date with their children’s daily activities and progress? We used written portfolios, (brief) end-of-day conversations with parents, showing parents...
Product update
We have released significant changes to Storypark, making it easier and faster to navigate around. Click the menu button at the top left of your screen to open the new menu. Here you will find quick links to your personal profile, draft...
A many-hat-wearing Grandmother’s perspective on Storypark
This blog post focuses on Kath Cooper’s experience of Storypark as a Nani and is the second part of her two part series. Check out last week’s post to hear more about her perspectives as a Lecturer and Educator. Hi,...