At School Enews, we are passionate about 1) Helping schools communicate better with their parents and school community 2) Saving paper and printing costs in schools and
3) Reducing the threat of climate change.School Enews was founded in 2008. With web development, design and software development backgrounds, we set out to create a unique system that makes it easier for schools to communicate efficiently and effectively.
School Enews built the technology from the ground up; creating a unique solution
for Australian schools. Development is ongoing with improvements being provided to schools free of charge.
School Enews classifies itself as a "social enterprise".
Social enterprises are social mission driven organizations which apply market-based strategies to achieve a social purpose. Many commercial businesses would consider themselves to have social objectives, but social enterprises are distinctive because their social or environmental purpose remains central to their operation. (
Wikipedia)
FoundersRyan Turner,
FounderRyan has had over 10 years experience in business management, design, software interface design and server/networking architects. With a strong technical and business background, Ryan brings a holistic view of operations.
Richard Lacey,
FounderRichard has had over 12 years in software architecture design and programming working with leading corporate companies in Australia and abroad. With strong analytical and technical skills, Richard is the backbone of technical operations. Richard is married and has three children in primary school.