Attendance and absences

Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.

In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent.

Young people below the age of 17 who have completed Year 10 must be:

in school, or registered for home schooling
in approved education or training, such as a traineeship, apprenticeship or TAFE
in full-time paid employment (average 25 hours a week)
in a combination of work, education and/or training (average of 25 hours a week combined).

Students 17 years and over who are enrolled in school must attend school regularly to meet HSC course requirements.

As a parent or carer, you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day when they are of compulsory school age. You must explain all absences to the school within 7 days.

For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:

School Attendance Policy

If a student is absent, parents should advise the school of the reason why via telephone, email or a written note within seven days.

Parents will be notified via SMS if students are away without an explanation. Recurring absences with unsatisfactory reasons will be reported to the Home School Liaison Officer.

Students who know they are going to be away should try to organise work with teachers so that class work will not be missed when they return.

Late to school

If a student is late to school, a note from a parent or caregiver is required explaining why they are late. The office will issue a late slip and ensure that the student is marked as being present. Parents will be contacted if students are late without a note on a number of occasions.

Toilet breaks

It is recommended that students go to the toilet before school, at recess or at lunch. A teacher may give students a toilet pass if required in class time. A toilet pass or note from a teacher is required if a student is out of class during school hours.

Leaving school during the day

If students need to leave school during the day, a signed note from the parent/carer clearly stating the reason must be brought into the office before 9am. If the note and reason are accepted then a leave note will be issued. Students will need to show that note to the teacher when they leave class.

Flexible study times

Year 11 and 12 students are expected to be at school during their study periods unless the study periods are at the beginning or end of the day. Year 11 and 12 students may arrive later or leave early if these study periods fall at these times. It is compulsory for all senior students to attend tutorials when organised by the school.

Supervision at school

When students arrive at school in the morning, they are required to go straight to the playground. After school students are to move straight to the bus stop areas or go home.

If students need help at any time, they may ask the Class Teacher, Year Advisor, Head Teachers, Deputy Principal or any other member of staff. During recess and lunch, teachers will be on hand to supervise.

Access to school grounds after hours and during weekend

The Inclosed Lands Act states that no- one should be on school premises before or after school hours unless he/she has permission from the school. The Principal may grant permission to use school grounds.

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