The School Education Act 1999 requires children of compulsory school age to attend school (applies to all students from Pre-primary). When a child is unable to attend, legislation requires that parents/caregivers forward written notification providing a reasonable cause for the absence of their child. Please note that a telephone message beforehand is encouraged if the absence is anticipated.
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When can my child start school?
Compass App
The school uses Compass school management system which, on every school day at approximately 10.00am, will automatically send a message via the Compass App to a parent or caregiver if a child is marked absent without explanation. Parents are expected to respond to these messages on the Compass App or by phoning or emailing the school. When an explanation is not provided to the Principal within three days of the original day’s absence, the class teacher may send a letter requesting an explanation.
The Department of Education classifies any student below 90% as an attendance risk. The school will work with families who fall below this percentage on an individual case management basis. Supports may include individual attendance contracts and home liaison visits by the class teacher, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) or deputy principal.
Signing in Late
Students arriving after 8.40am will need to come to the front office to be signed in. The school’s external gates will be locked by this time.
Leaving the School grounds
It is important to note that no child may leave the school grounds during the school day without the knowledge and permission of the school Administration. Parents or carers collecting children prior to the end of the school day are required to complete a Student Early Leave Pass obtained from the front office.