---
title: Creating a news stream
description: "Share articles and events on a live news page that's always up to date, without waiting for the next newsletter."
url: "https://schoolzine.com/docs/creating-a-news-stream/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
category: Streams
tags:
  - news
  - streams
---

# Creating a news stream

A stream is a live news page on your school website. Instead of waiting for the next newsletter, you add articles and events to the stream as they happen, so families always have the latest news.

## Find your streams

In the Control Centre, select **Streams** from the menu. The list shows each stream with its summary and how many times it's been viewed.

![The Streams list](https://schoolzine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/streams-list.png)

## Create a stream

1. Click **New Stream**.
2. Type a **Name**, such as "Sports News", and the **URL** families will visit, such as `/sports-news`.
3. Add a short **Summary**.
4. Choose a **Blueprint Layout** for the page design and, optionally, a **Skin**.
5. Leave **Status** ticked as **Active**, then click **Save**.

## Add articles and events

Open the stream from the list. Its page shows the stream's web address and the articles and events in it.

![A stream with linked articles and events](https://schoolzine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/streams-view.png)

- Click **Link Article** to add an article you've written, for example in the newsletter builder.
- Click **Link Event** to add an event from your calendar.
- Click the unlink icon to take something off the stream. The article or event itself isn't deleted.
- Click **Preview Stream** to see the page as families do.

You can also add an event to a stream when you create it, using **Linked Streams** on the event form.

> **Tip:** The same article can appear in your newsletter and a stream. Write it once and link it to both.

## Related articles

- [Working with articles](https://schoolzine.com/docs/working-with-articles/)
- [Adding an event to your calendar](https://schoolzine.com/docs/adding-an-event-to-your-calendar/)

## Need a hand?

Our Customer Success Team is here to help. Call **1300 795 503**, email **support@schoolzine.com** or start a live chat in your Schoolzine account.