All students are expected to attend every school day (unless they are legally excused) and be in class on time and prepared to learn. Regular school attendance builds a sound foundation for a good education.
If your child is unable to attend school on a particular day or part of day due to illness or a family commitment, it is important to notify the school as soon as possible. This helps us keep track of student attendance and ensure that we are aware of any absences.
We use a system called School Bytes to manage student absences efficiently. Here’s how it works:
- Notification Process: When your child is absent, you can inform the school through the School Bytes platform. This allows you to quickly and easily communicate the reason for your child's absence.
- Types of Absences: You can specify whether the absence is due to illness, a family commitment, or any other reason. Providing this information helps us understand the context of your child's absence.
- Record Keeping: By notifying us through School Bytes, we can accurately record the absence in our system. This is important for maintaining compliance with attendance policies and ensuring that your child's attendance record is up to date.
- Follow-Up: If your child is absent for an extended period, or if we notice patterns of absenteeism, we may reach out to discuss how we can support your child during their time away from school.
Classes commence at 9:00am and finish at 3:00pm. Parents/Caregivers of children arriving late are required to complete and sign a note of explanation or if leaving early are to sign the early leavers register at the school office. Students who miss the start of the lesson find it very difficult to catch up.