Make the important dates easier to keep track of.
Give families and learners a calendar for term dates, open days, workshops and deadlines. Publish the schedule in one place and share it through the channels you already use.
A few things to look forward to
A little clarity for the term ahead.
Important dates for learners and the people cheering them on.
- NOV02Term beginsAll day · School calendar
- NOV13Family open afternoon2:00 PM · Main hall
- NOV20Project submission5:00 PM · Training programme
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · personal Outlook/Hotmail
Sound familiar?
Give busy families a clearer view of the term.
- Term dates are tucked inside a document or an old email.
- Learners have to enter every deadline into their own calendar.
- A changed date leaves different versions of the schedule in circulation.
Further reading: AIR/IES: parent communication study (2020) (opens in a new tab)
Background on family communication: this US study tested parent attendance text messages, not calendar subscriptions or OgeSync.
An example in practice
A term calendar families can keep alongside their own.
A school office publishes term dates and public open-day information, then shares the calendar link in a family newsletter. Parents follow with their preferred supported calendar. The office updates the published schedule when a date changes.
Illustrative scenario, not a customer case study or measured result.
Publish the dates people need
Create a calendar for term dates, open days or a training programme. Include the time zone and clear event details.
Share alongside your usual communications
Put the calendar link in your newsletter, learning materials or public website so families can choose to follow.
Maintain one published schedule
Update dates in OgeSync. Keep announcements alongside the calendar for urgent changes, as provider refresh times vary.
Their calendar. Your next event.
A familiar place
to follow along.
Your audience does not need an OgeSync account. They follow using a supported calendar app.
Read the calendar guideGoogle Calendar
Connect your Google account and approve the displayed permissions for automatic event updates.
Apple Calendar
Follow the calendar feed. Apple controls when subscribed calendars refresh.
Microsoft Outlook
Personal Outlook/Hotmail accounts can follow the feed. Work or school accounts may need manual setup or administrator approval.
Before you share
A couple of useful details.
What should go in a public school calendar?
Use it for information intended for your whole audience, such as term dates and open days. Keep individual student records and confidential information in your existing secure school systems. Work or school Microsoft 365 accounts may require manual subscription or administrator approval.
How quickly will a changed date appear?
Google connections receive automatic updates after sign-in and consent. Apple and personal Outlook/Hotmail control their feed-refresh schedules, so updates can take time. Work or school Microsoft 365 may need manual setup or administrator approval. Use your usual direct communication for urgent changes; see the calendar guide for setup details.
A little less chasing. A little more clarity.
Make your next event easier to follow.
Publish your schedule. Share the link. Give people a calendar to follow.
A different kind of gathering?
Events & conferences
A followable schedule for conferences, meetups and recurring events.
See the events exampleBusinesses & creators
Bring your workshops, classes, launches and live sessions into everyday calendars.
See the creator exampleChurches & communities
Keep services, club meetings, programmes and community activities together.
See the community example