Groups allow you to organise a specific set of students for:
- Applying Payments
- Sending Forms
- Sending Personal Notifications
- Managing events such as sports teams, trips, and activities
Groups are especially useful when students are not grouped by year or class, for example:
- Sports teams
- School trips
- Competitions
- Events
- Clubs
You can create a Group in two ways:
- Import via CSV (recommended for large groups)
- Create manually
If your groups already exist in your Attendance System (VSware/Tyro), you can export them and import directly into Unique Schools to save time.
Importing a Group via CSV File (Recommended)
Step 1: Log In
- Go to uniqueschoolapp.ie and log in.
Step 2: Go to Groups
- Under Administration, click Groups
- Download the Sample File to see the required format
When exporting from VSware or Tyro, ensure the file matches the sample structure.
Step 3: Upload the File
- Click Browse
- Select your CSV file
Step 4: Enter Group Name
- Enter a clear, descriptive name (e.g. U16 Soccer Team, 6th Year Trip 2026)
Step 5: Click Import
The system will:
- Notify you if any students are not found
- Prompt you to review any issues
Step 6: Click Submit
- Your group is now created.
If you experience any issues, please contact:
staffsupport@uniqueschools.ie
Manually Creating a Group
Step 1: Log In
- Go to uniqueschoolapp.ie
Step 2: Go to Groups
- Under Administration, click Groups
Step 3: Click Add
Step 4: Enter Group Name
- Choose a clear name that identifies the group.
Step 5: Use Filters (Optional)
Under Filter By, you can:
- Filter by Year/Class
- Filter by Family Type (e.g. siblings)
Click Apply Filter after selecting your criteria.
You can also use the Search box to find individual students.
Step 6: Select Students
- Tick students individually
- Or use Select All
Step 7: Click Add Selected
- This moves the students into the Final List.
Step 8: Review
- Check the Final List to ensure it is correct.
Step 9: Click Submit
- Your group is now saved.
Where Else Can Groups Be Used?
Groups can also be created within:
This allows you to apply payments or forms directly to a predefined group without recreating it each time.
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