As a result of this service parents have a reason to visit the school web site regularly where they will also see the many relevant messages posted by the school.

Less cash in the school population can be a strategy to assist in reducing bullying.

When parents choose items from the school canteen they receive information about the nutritional value of menu items. If parents choose poorly rated items they are gently prompted to reconsider.

Parents no longer have to give their children cash. Children only have to pick their meal up from the canteen.

Parents pay a minimal online surcharge which each school community decides (usually 5 or 6%). This online surcharge is shared with the school creating a new revenue stream which can replace fundraising activities like pie, lamington, and chocolate drives.

All money intended by parents to be spent at the school canteen becomes a direct payment to the school. Students no longer have the option to spend their money elsewhere before or after school.

In 2009 Australia saw its first armed robbery of a school. Schools collect extensive cash from the payment of fees, sale of uniforms and canteen items. Implementing a system where parents pay the school via the internet reduces the amount of money that is circulating within the school and which needs to be banked and accounted for.

This service is provided within the school’s web site. Users do not perceive they are anywhere but within the school’s web site. All public recognition for the new facility belongs with the school.

Parents pay with their credit cards. Depending on the bank but usually we receive the payment the next day and process it taking out the school’s and our small commission. The canteen money is then paid that same day to the nominated bank account and should arrive the next morning but again that depends on the banks and credit unions used and their payment transfere times.

The school owns the relationship with parents and controls all their contact and financial details. School Shop Online PTY LTD respects this and signs an agreement with your school forbidding direct marketing to the parents of your school or using and/or disclosing any financial details.

This system allows the school to reach into the family home. Reporting shows the difference between parent’s choices via the internet and children’s choices at the canteen counter. With this information schools can undertake a holistic approach to better eating.

Queensland QLD, New South Wales NSW, Victoria Vic, Tasmania TAS, South Australia SA, Western Australia WA, Northern Territory NT, Australian Capital Territory ACT, and across Private, Catholic, Independent and public schools. If your school is in Australia you can implement our service