Communication

Communication that reaches the right people, faster

School communication can quickly become fragmented across emails, texts, newsletters, apps, and one-off messages. Helix brings communication into one connected system, helping schools manage updates clearly and consistently.

Send and schedule emails, texts, and app notifications to students, caregivers, staff, and custom groups, all from one place.

Built for everyday updates and urgent moments

From routine notices to emergency alerts, Helix helps schools communicate with confidence.

Whether you are sharing newsletters, event reminders, assessment updates, student work, or urgent notifications, Helix gives your team flexible tools to get the right message to the right audience.

For times of emergency, Helix includes notification tools designed to support a quick, coordinated response.

What Helix Communication helps you manage

Emails, texts, and app notifications
Send updates through multiple channels without jumping between disconnected platforms.

Scheduled communication
Plan messages ahead of time so important updates go out when they need to.

Custom groups
Communicate with specific students, caregivers, staff, year levels, classes, or groups.

Emergency notifications
Support fast, coordinated communication when urgent updates need to be shared.

School news and announcements
Share newsletters, school updates, event reminders, and notices in one connected system.

Student, caregiver, and whānau connection
Keep the wider school community informed through live updates and interactive communication tools.

Why schools use Helix Communication

Fewer disconnected tools
Bring communication into the wider Helix platform, reducing the need for separate apps and repeated manual updates.

Clearer communication across the school
Make it easier for staff, students, caregivers, and whānau to stay informed.

Better caregiver engagement
Through the Helix App, caregivers can access a live newsfeed, school updates, academic records, attendance information, and payments in one place.

More flexibility for staff
Teachers can send and receive emails, notifications, and emergency messages from the Helix App, helping them stay connected on the go.

Connected to the wider SMS
Communication sits alongside attendance, reporting, student information, finance, analytics, and admin tools, giving your team one connected platform to work from.

Designed for your whole school community

For leadership teams
Share important updates clearly and ensure communication is consistent across the school.

For teachers
Stay in touch with colleagues, students, and caregivers without relying on separate systems.

For administrators
Schedule messages, manage notices, and support school-wide communication from one central place.

For caregivers and whānau
Stay informed with school updates, live newsfeed access, reports, attendance records, and key information through the Helix App.

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