Bell times

Our school day is structured around a clear timetable. We have set times for learning sessions, activities and lunch. Understanding the bell times helps students get the most out of each part of the day.

It's important for students to arrive on time each day. If your child is running late, please contact our front office.

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School Attendance

In New South Wales, attendance at school is compulsory until 17 years of age.

Regular attendance at school is essential if students are to maximise their potential, and encouraging regular attendance is a core school responsibility.

Under the Education Act (1990), parents/carers are responsible for: ensuring that children attend school every day that instruction is provided unless there is a good reason for their absence; and explaining all absences from school before they occur (where possible) or within seven days after they occur.

Absences from School

Parents/carers can provide an explanation for their child’s absence from school by telephone, note, parent portal, email or in person at the school office. Notes of explanation should be signed by a parent/carer and should clearly state the student’s full name, roll class, date(s) of the absence and reason for the absence.

For example:

Please excuse my child........................................................................ of Year ................. for being absent from school on ....................................................................................... because ..................................................................................................................................

Parent Name & Signature .................................................................................................... Date ............................

Contact number .............................................................................

Whole day absence notes should be given to the roll call teacher and part day absence notes should be given to the school office.

Extended absences from school (more than 4 days) must be approved by the Principal or Deputy Principal or covered by a medical certificate.

Unexplained Absences

Parents/carers will be contacted about unexplained absences by:

- SMS or email (the day of the absence – for parents who are on the SMS/email list);

Note: Parents can ask to go on the SMS/email list at the school office at any time

- Letter (if the absence is unexplained for five days); and/or

- Telephone (at any time when a student’s attendance is of concern).

Arriving Late to School

Students arriving after 9:00am must sign in at the office with a note or explanation from a parent or carer.

They will get a late slip before going to class. If a student is late three times without a reason, the school will follow up under our Positive Learning Policy.

Year advisors will contact parents if frequent lateness becomes a concern.

Leaving School Early

Once at school, students must stay on school grounds unless they have permission to leave. If a student needs to leave during the day, parents or carers must either send a note to the office by 9:00am or call the school to arrange sign-out. Students will receive an early leaver slip and must sign out at the office before leaving. If returning later the same day, students must sign back in at the office and get a late slip before going to class.

If you have questions about arrival times or absences, please contact us.

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