From the 5th January 2026, Parent Orbit will replace the existing FCAC app as the preferred method for online parent communication. Developed by TASS, Orbit has been designed specifically for use with mobile devices to provide a more accessible and streamlined access to a range of existing Parent Lounge functions. Traditional access to Parent Lounge, via a web browser on a PC or Mac, remains supported and is accessible using this link. From this date, the existing app will be removed from app stores and will no longer be updated by the College.

Current Features

Orbit is under active development by TASS and new features are being added regularly. The current features supported by Orbit include:

• Attendance & Absences
• Student Schedules/timetables
• Student Details
• Assessment details (progressive report comments and past report card)
• Parent Teacher Interviews
• Accounts
• Parent Profile
• Push Notifications & Notification History
• Direct access to Student Card (canteen/Dilly Bag) and Canvas LMS
• Medical details/Sick Bay notifications
• Links to College policies and documents

Getting Started

Use the instructions below to get started with Parent Orbit. If support is required, please contact Mr Darryl Humphreys (Director of eLearning) via email or the College switchboard (07 4124 5411).

1. Select the appropriate link to install the Parent Orbit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Alternatively, use your device’s camera to scan the QR code above to access the app.
2. Where prompted, enter the school code – fcac – and select “submit”.
3. Select the school’s name when it appears.
4. Click on our school’s name then tap the login button.
5. Follow the prompts to login. Use the same method you would use to access the current school app.
6. Accept the prompt that appears requesting app access to required Parent Lounge data.
7. When prompted, we encourage parents to enable push notifications to receive important alerts, announcements, and reminders from the school directly on your phone.