How to download the Parent Orbit App

  1. Download ParentOrbit for Apple or Android
  2. Enter school code: northside (all lower case)
  3. Select "Nothside Christian College" and click on it. 
  4. If applicable - Select "Continue" to use "northside.qld.edu.au" to sign in. 
  5. Follow the prompts to proceed with your Parent Lounge login details to sign into the account. 
  6. Allow access to all the information provided. 
  7. If applicable - Please select “Allow push notifications” so you can receive the notifications sent by the College.
Parent Orbit App Northside Christian College
Orbit App - mobile platform for Parent Lounge

We're excited to introduce Parent Orbit, a new mobile app from Parent Lounge. This app will provide a seamless integration with your child's records, reduce email correspondence, and serve as the central platform for vital College information.

How to Submit/Acknowledge Absence through Parent Lounge or Orbit App

In Student tab > Attendance you will see your child/ren’s:

  • future absences that have already been entered
  • attendance history for the current attendance period

Note: Absences requiring acknowledgement will appear under the App home page > Absences icon.

Absence Notifications

1. Click "Add Absence" at the bottom of the SCREEN.

2. Tick ☑ the child/ren you are submitting the absence for.

    Note: if children are not absent for the same reason, separate absence submissions will need to be made.

    3. Enter the absence Dates.

    4. Select the Type of Absence from the provided list.

      (Note: Early Departures need to be emailed to the relevant School Reception. Secondary students are allowed to sign themselves out if we have parental permission. Junior School students will need to be signed out in the presence of a parent/guardian.)

      5. Select the Reason for Absence from the provided list.

      6. Enter a comment for the school.

      7. Enter ‘Instructions’ and/or upload medical certificates if required.

      8. Click ‘Submit’

        Any leave for 10 days or more requires an ‘Extended Leave’ form to be completed and approved by the Principal. This form can be requested through the relevant school reception.

        How to Submit an Early Departure in Parent Orbit
        1. Ensure you have selected correct child and date for absence
        2. Select “Early Departure” as Type of Absence
        3. Click on Departure Time and move hand of clock to reflect correct departure time>ok
        4. Select Reason for Absence from drop-down list
        5. Add any helpful comments or instructions necessary
        6. Click blue Submit bottom at bottom of screen

        Please note: In addition to the above, any students departing with parents early from an off-campus event, i.e. Gala Days/Sports Carnivals, will first need to report to the Teacher in charge to get their name checked off before leaving the grounds.


        App Features

        Student Details

        Parents will be able to view their student’s information including General information, MCEECDYA information, View and Update Medical Details, Illness Log records, Extra Curricular History, Email Class Teachers, View and download Academic Reports.

        Calendars

        Parents will get access to their child's electronic diary, as a day or month view and keep up to date with their children's activities. This includes a multi-student view for parents and the ability to include/exclude different calendar feeds.

        Attendance & Absences

        Parents will be able to acknowledge and submit absences, as well as view the attendance history.

        Push Notifications / Notification History

        The College will be able to send targeted notifications via the app, so that parents are only alerted to information that's relevant to their child. Parents will also be able to  search notification history.

        Multi-School Login

        Parents with a student at more than one school using Parent Lounge (TASS) will be able to switch between schools within the app, allowing parents to switch between each of their students seamlessly. Parents will receive a 'Short Link' and a 'School Code' from each school utilising the app.

        Accounts

        Parents will have the ability to access and make payments for Events & Payments via links to Parent Lounge.