Bunking classes? Parents to get sms

The SMS information project, developed by Sharjah-based Good Luck Systems, will cover all public and private schools of Abu Dhabi and plans to set up a call centre is being studied by the Ministry of Education MoE, 8216;Khaleej Times8217; reported.

Parents of the students will get detailed information about their children8217;s examination results, attendance, detailed evaluation reports, holidays, anniversary celebrations and events such as sports and cultural competitions through SMSes.

8220;We will offer the new-software featured with facilities for back-to-back communication between a parent and school to ensure that every child is disciplined,8221; said K Rajiv, the general manager of Good Luck Systems.

The company will provide the system free of cost to the Ministry. The schools can register with this new service after the MoE approves it, he added.

8220;Teachers and school8217;s administrative staffs will also get free training,8221; Rajiv said, adding the parents will have to pay 10 dirhams for 10 SMSes and 100 dirhams for a one-year membership.

General Manager of the MoE, Rashid Al Nuaimi, said the Ministry officials were studying a project to set up a call centre that would facilitate communication among the ministry, schools and parents.