Creative Ways to Use Digital Signage for Schools and Student Engagement
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30 Apr 2025 01:14:43 am.
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If you are looking to get the most out of your school’s digital signage system, here are some ideas that have worked wonders in New Zealand schools.
Celebrate Student Achievements
Students thrive on recognition. Using digital signage to:
- Highlight student of the week
- Showcase NCEA results or scholarship recipients
- Display artwork, poems, or science projects
- Celebrate sports victories
…creates a real buzz around campus. I have seen shy students beam with pride when they see their name or artwork showcased in a busy school corridor.
Run House Points and Competitions Updates
Many NZ schools operate house systems for friendly competition across academic, sporting, and cultural activities. Digital signage is the perfect way to:
- Show live house points tallies
- Promote upcoming competitions
- Announce winners with fanfare
At our school, having the house standings displayed at the tuckshop led to an immediate surge in participation—it turns out a bit of visual rivalry is a powerful motivator.
Share Daily Quotes and Motivations
Displaying a daily inspirational quote, fun fact, or whakataukī (Māori proverb) gives students a positive message to start their day. It only takes a second to glance at, but over time it builds a culture of curiosity and positivity.
One primary school even lets students submit their own favourite quotes to be featured each week—a small touch that makes a big impact.
Promote Clubs, Sports, and Extracurricular Activities
Digital signage is ideal for boosting participation outside the classroom. Whether it is:
- Reminding students about drama rehearsals
- Promoting chess club try-outs
- Sharing photos from the athletics meet
Screens placed near common rooms, libraries, or locker areas ensure students are constantly aware of the vibrant life happening beyond their lessons.
Live Broadcasts and Event Recaps
- Some schools use their signage for:
- Live streaming school assemblies
- Broadcasting kapa haka performances
- Showing highlights from sports games or music concerts
This helps students feel more connected to school life, even if they miss an event in person.
One intermediate school even ran a student-led “news bulletin” every Friday lunchtime on their screens, featuring weekly updates, interviews, and jokes submitted by students.
Real-Time Timetable and Room Changes
Rather than scrambling to pin up new schedules on noticeboards, many schools now use digital signage to display:
- Changes to room allocations
- Assembly locations
- Special timetable days (like athletics day or early finishes)
It cuts confusion and helps the day run smoothly, especially in larger campuses.
Celebrate Cultural Events and Inclusion
Using digital signage to highlight:
- Language Weeks (like Te Wiki o te Reo Māori or Samoan Language Week)
- Religious or cultural holidays
- School-wide cultural performances
…builds a more inclusive environment and fosters deeper respect for New Zealand’s multicultural society.
Students love seeing their heritage recognised and celebrated on a visible platform.
Final Word
With just a little creativity, digital signage for schools becomes far more than just a fancy noticeboard. It turns into a vibrant tool for celebrating, informing, inspiring, and uniting your entire school community. The more ownership students have over what appears on the screens, the more powerful the engagement becomes.
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