Absences

Absenteeism contributes significantly to student underachievement at school. Students are required to attend school unless reasonable and valid grounds exist for them to be absent. Parents have a responsibility to ensure that their children attend school regularly, and are only absent if ill or if other circumstances make it absolutely necessary.

A parent can register an absence via

An SMS text message will be sent prior to 12 noon to parents who have a child at school without parent approval. If a prolonged absence is expected, the school will make every attempt to supply relevant and useful work that can be done at home. Unexplained or inadequately explained absences will be followed up by Homeroom mentors.

Students who arrive late to school are expected to report directly to the College office, where their arrival times are entered into the attendance system. Habitual lateness is also followed up. Students may only leave the school grounds during school hours if they have written permission/phone call from a parent or guardian, or if the parent comes to the office to collect the child.