Absence, Lateness, & Leave
Absence from school for family or medical reasons must be accounted fo by caregivers in advance (where appropriate): or with written explanation, medical certificate, or other communication within 24 hours of the student returning to school.
If your child is going to be absent please get your caregiver to phone the school on 371-9000 Option 1 before 8:45am. A written note is required on return to school.
Students who are late to school or to any class during the school day may be subject to disciplinary action.
Students are not permitted to leave school grounds during the school day (including interval and lunchtime) except:
- In the case of sickness, dental, or medical appointments, provided prior approval has been obtained from Deputy Principal or School Nurse. Students must sign out at the office.
- For any other reason with prior approval of the Deputy Principal who will have issued a pass.
Under the Education Act, attendance at school is compulsory unless the student is unable to attend because of sickness, danger of infection, sudden or serious illness of a parent. It is therefore outside of the school's power to approve absence for shopping, holidays in school time, looking after younger members of the family, or sports and cultural fixtures arranged by clubs or outside organisations unless for regional or national representation. Student's requests for leave from the school, except dentists or doctors appointments, must be made through the Principal at least one week in advance of the event. Students who are granted leave are expected to make up some of the msised time after school in supervised study.
