Absence for family holidays
We encourage families to take family holidays during the official school holidays to minimise any effect on the learning sequence. However, if a family holiday or extended absence occurs during term time, the school will not set any formal activities for a student during such a period.

Written notice of extended absence should be provided to the classroom teacher and the front office at the earliest opportunity. An ‘Application for Extended Leave’ form must also be submitted for any absences from school of more than 25 days, to the school Principal for approval. Application forms can be obtained from the front office.  

Attendance at school
It is most important that students attend school each day. Generally, each day’s work is built upon the previous day’s work and any loss of time may hinder the learning progress of the student. The exception to this is if a child is sick. Ill students should be kept at home to receive the care needed for recovery. Educational support will be provided by their class teacher where appropriate.

The school should be notified of a child’s absence on the day the absence occurs, or as soon as possible thereafter. A formal explanation of absence is a legal requirement and should be completed via Compass.

Outside appointments
Where possible, students’ private appointments should be scheduled outside of school hours. If a student must attend an appointment during school hours, contacting the school is necessary. Please email the class teacher and the front office before the start of the school day. Teachers will send the child to the front office at the nominated time.  Parents/carers should collect their child from the front office and sign them out using the Compass kiosk.  

Students are not permitted to leave school grounds without a responsible adult.  In all cases, parents/carers must visit the office to sign out a student during the school day, and similarly, visit the office to sign the child back in when they return to school.