At Lake Illawarra High School, we utilise parent portal apps as an integral part of our communication and administrative processes. These digital platforms provide families with convenient, real-time access to essential information such as student attendance records, academic progress, upcoming events, and school announcements.
This streamlined approach helps foster a stronger partnership between the school and families, ensuring that communication is clear, accessible, and supportive of student success.
We encourage all Parents & Carers to register for this great initiative at Lake Illawarra High School.
Please take the time to create your account and if you are having any difficulties, contact the school for technical support.
How to Register
Please register for access to our Parent Portal here:
Sentral Parent Portal - Register
You must use a valid email address to create your username. Once successfully registered you will be prompted to enter your username (email address) and the password you created.
To complete your registration and see student data, you will need to enter the access key provided into the "My Access" menu on the Portal website, or if you're using the APP, it will prompt you to enter it immediately - Please see FAQ below for more information.
Login to the Portal
Once you have registered, you can login by going to this website:
You can also download the "Parents" app to your mobile device, which is detailed below.
Our Parent Portal apps
The Sentral for Parents app allows you to monitor your child’s school journey simply and efficiently. You will find numerous smart features that help streamline your day. Receive messages and notifications from teachers, daily notices, report student absences, timetable information and viewing school reports and more.
The Sentral for Parents app helps you stay connected and informed about your child’s education.
Download the app
Parent Teacher Interviews
Our Parent Teacher Interviews are booked online through the Sentral Parent Portal. This platform provides an easy to navigate system to book a time with your child's teacher to discuss their progress.
For information on how to book a session for our Parent Teacher night, please use the following guide:
Parent Portal FAQ
How do I get an Access Key?
How do I add the Access Key to my account?
For the Parent Portal website do the following:
- Select "My Access" from the left menu
- "Add New Access Key in the middle menu
- Proceed to enter the Access Key on the right menu then select "Add Key"
I didn't receive my Access Key, what do I do?
I have forgotten the password to my Parent Portal account
You can reset your password by selecting "Forgot Password" at the Parent Portal login screen.
Our school has implemented a system called School Bytes to manage payments and organise school events. Parents/carers can visit the School Bytes Parent Portal at any time to make a payment online, view payment history and apply credit. For non-student payments, please contact the school for a payment link.
This platform also manages all our school events and excursions. Parents are able to use the School Bytes Parent Portal to provide parental consent to any events and also pay any associated fees.
How to Register
Refer to the following guide to setup the Parent Portal through the School Bytes app:
Parent Portal: Set up your parent portal account – School Bytes
Additional guides can be found here:
Login to the Portal
Login to the Parent Portal
You can also download the "School Bytes" app to your mobile device, which is detailed below.
Download the School Bytes app
Need help with our parent portal apps?
Our friendly office staff will be happy to give you a hand.
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This streamlined approach helps foster a stronger partnership between the school and families, ensuring that communication is clear, accessible, and supportive of student success.