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Atturra, a leading advisory and IT solutions provider, has successfully developed and delivered the first module of the Student Information System (SIS) for Brisbane Grammar School. This module, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, aims to streamline administrative processes and enhance learning and service delivery capabilities.
The successful delivery of the People and Profile module validates the strategy of utilizing the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform as intended, without custom coding. This achievement was made possible with clear requirements provided by Brisbane Grammar School and the technical support from Atturra.
The People and Profile module serves as the foundation of the SIS solution. It provides essential features such as a robust database for managing people and their relationships, support for registrations, legal arrangements, medical needs, health records, counselling, well-being plans, attendance management, enrolment capabilities, and school staffing functions.
The implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform marks a significant change for Brisbane Grammar School. The new SIS will replace the school’s legacy, on-premise system that currently houses 42 bespoke applications. The platform offers a wide range of out-of-the-box capabilities, strong integration via APIs and message queues, and native integration with low and no-code platforms.
This comprehensive suite of features will support various workflow processes and approvals for everyday school operations, including personalised learning, school reports, excursions, communications, resource management, incident management, and financial billing and reporting.
This transition is not only about technology but also about empowering community members with a flexible, common system for all their interactions with the school. This shift significantly reduces the administrative burden of operating multiple systems and unlocks data and capabilities for Brisbane Grammar School to evolve its processes and meet emerging learning and service delivery needs with high adaptability.
“We are delighted that Atturra is on track with its delivery of our SIS, as it is a key anchor for our growth and digital innovation,” said Alexis Hill, Chief Information Officer at Brisbane Grammar School. “Atturra is a valuable partner, and it’s great to see them meeting our set delivery timeframes for services and solutions that will underpin our SIS and digital ways of working for many years to come.”
The solution developed by Atturra for Brisbane Grammar School can also be used by other educational institutions. Interested schools can adopt the solution in a modular manner, facilitating earlier deployment and enabling feedback collection while reducing the effort required to switch from other systems. For example, a school that may only require an attendance and rostering module can purchase a license and unlock further features when needed.
Anthony Micallef, Headmaster at Brisbane Grammar School, expressed his excitement about the progress of this innovative project. “We are witnessing our vision come to life and are excited to implement contemporary practices in attracting, developing, and retaining the best individuals, strengthening ties with stakeholders, and enhancing the educational and user experience for students and staff. The project is inspiring the community to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the digital age, and we thank Atturra for their support and collaboration during this journey,” said Micallef.
Brett Auton, Industry Lead—K-12 Education at Atturra, said, “Our relationship with Brisbane Grammar School is a strategic partnership. We look forward to continuing to deliver value by developing additional modules for the SIS with the performance and scalability required for the school’s ongoing growth, and supporting other educational institutions as they undertake their ongoing digitisation.”
Last Updated on July 17, 2024 by Nick Ross
