# What's New - January 2025

## Updates to the School App for Admin, Principal, and Staff

### 1. **Chat Filter Based on Class and Section**
The new **Chat Filter** functionality allows staff members to filter conversations based on **Class** and **Section**, streamlining communication and making it easier to manage different student groups.

### 2. **Enhanced Batch Status**
We have improved the **batch status** feature to provide more detailed tracking. Previously, the status was limited to **Pending** or **Completed**. Now, the following statuses are available for better message tracking:
- **Pending**
- **Processed**
- **Sent**
- **Delivered**
- **Read**
- **Failed**

This gives you better insight into each message's journey.

### 3. **Transferred Connection Requests to a Separate Page**
To improve the experience for school staff, **connection requests** have been moved to a separate page, allowing for better organization and a smoother workflow.

### 4. **Support for Sending Event Gallery Images and Videos**
We now support sending **event gallery images and videos** directly to parents, making it easier to share school events and updates in a more engaging format.

### 5. **Support for Sending Notice Images**
You can now send **notice images** directly to parents, ensuring that important updates are delivered in a visually engaging format.

### 6. **Support for Sending Seasonal Homework**
The app now supports sending **seasonal homework** to parents, such as **summer vacation homework**, directly via the app, making it easier to share assignments with students.

### 7. **Shortened Template Texts for Better Readability**
Message templates have been optimized with **shortened texts**, enhancing readability and ensuring more efficient communication.

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## Updates to WhatsApp Chatbot for Parents

### 1. **Multiple Language Support**
The **WhatsApp chatbot** now supports **multiple languages**, allowing parents to communicate with the school in their preferred language, improving accessibility and engagement for all.

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Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon. We are continuously working to improve your experience and make communication even more seamless!

_Last updated: January 2025_