Welcome to the parentorbit app & Parent Lounge page

Here we have instructions about how you can access ParentOrbit App and Parent Lounge, and set up your Parent Lounge account to manage your Direct Debit Fee payments below.

About ParentOrbit App &
Parent Lounge

ParentOrbit App and Parent Lounge will give you access to many features such as submit absences, view Swan Christian College’s calendars and much more. 

Setting up ParentOrbit App

ParentOrbit App is a mobile app for parents which allows them to interact with the College such as submit absences, view school calendars and timetables, arrange parent-teacher interviews and much more. It is an easier way for parents to access Parent Lounge. Please click here to get started: How to download and start using the TASS ParentOrbit App.

Getting Started on Parent Lounge

Head over to Parent Lounge at this link and follow the instructions below to start a new account at Parent Lounge.

Logging into Parent Lounge for the First Time or Resetting Your Password

To log into Parent Lounge and reset your password you will need your parent code and please refer to the following document: Resetting My Parent Lounge Password

Please note that you will require the same password to access ParentOrbit App and resetting the password is only possible in Parent Lounge.

Family Account Portal

The Family Account portal on Parent Lounge gives you access to your family’s Parent Statements and allows you to manage your Direct Debit payments.

Please click here to update your details (address, phone number, email address etc).

1. In your web browser head over to Parent Lounge Login.

2. The Parent Lounge login window will open in a new tab.

3. Enter your Username (which is the Account Number on your statement, also included in the initial email about Family Account).

To set up your password, click on ‘Forgot Password?’ (top right corner of the log in box). Please note that you will only have to follow Steps 1 – 7 once, or whenever you forget your password.

4. Enter your Username (refer to Step 3) and the email address that is on our College records as your contact email address.

If you are unsure about the correct email address or are having trouble with this step, please call the College on 08 9374 8300 for assistance.

5. Enter the Security Code as displayed in the CAPTCHA graphic underneath the Security Code box.

6. Click Save. If you entered your details correctly, you should now see the following window.

7. Follow the steps in the password reset email sent to your contact email address to reset your password. For ease of login, please base your new Parent Lounge password on your SEQTA Engage password.

8. Once you have successfully logged into Parent Lounge, you will see this welcome screen.

9. Click on School Fees Account under Accounts & Payments in the top menu (left-hand side).

10. Access Account Details and Statements. Look out for an email from the College in January 2022 for further details on setting up and managing your Direct Debit payments.

Please find below the steps on how to setup the paperless direct debit agreements.

If you have previously completed a direct debit agreement, please note that you will have to re-capture the information in the new secure environment. The previously submitted information will be confidentially destroyed.

To view your statement and set up your direct debit schedule, please follow the following steps:

1. Log in via SEQTA Engage, click on Portals > Family Account> and login to Parent Lounge

2. Click Menu Accounts & Payments > School Fees Account

3. Click Payment Methods from left menu and then click New Payment Method Button on right. Add your Payment Method (Bank Account or Credit card Details)

Note: Your banking details will be tokenised and your school no longer needs your banking details

4. Next step is to add a Payment Schedule. Select Payment Schedule from the left menu and click Add Payment Schedule button.

a. Select Pay Method from drop box

b. Select Payment Schedule (Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly)

c. Select date instalments are to begin (dates have been pre-loaded with parameters that matches the paper based direct debit)

d. Instalment amount will be automatically calculated and will show you how many instalments you have left

e. Click on “save”

Congratulations, you have now successfully setup your paperless direct debit schedule.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff at the school.

Please click on the following link to download the How to access Parent Lounge document:

Enrolment Enquiry

Before submitting your enrolment enquiry please be aware of the following:
  • Enrolments are now closed for 2024
  • Limited places available in Year 3, 2025
  • There are waitlists for Kindergarten and Year 7, 2025
  • There are also waitlists for Kindergarten and Year 7, 2026
  • We encourage you to submit applications at least two years in advance.

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