Information Booklet International Students Guide - Northmead ...

ATTENDANCE
School attendance is compulsory until the age of 17 and all absences from school must be accounted
for by a parent / caregiver.
a) Absentee procedures:
Short term absences: Whilst a parent / guardian may choose to contact the school on the day
of the child’s absence, a written explanation for the absence must subsequently be provided,
preferably on the first day of the child’s return to school. This will avoid the situation of an
absence being deemed unjustified. This can occur if an explanatory note is not received within 7
days of the absence occurring.
For short term absences, notes should be addressed to the roll patron and be handed into the
roll patron by the student.
This note must:
be dated
include a contact phone number
show the student’s name, year and roll call group printed at the top of the page
state the date(s) of the absence and the reason for the absence
be clearly signed in a consistent manner by a parent / guardian.
Long term absences: For prolonged absences, parents / guardian should contact the
Principal.
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b) Leaving School Early – Students must bring a note, and give it to one of the Deputy Principals
before school. This note must state.
the date
roll Call class
reason for leave requested
contact details, eg phone number
This will allow the Deputy Principal to make contact to verify the request.
At the designated time of early departure, students must go to the Back Office to swipe
out.
Appointments - we naturally expect appointments with doctors, dentists, so on, to be made
so that they do not encroach upon school hours, but if the child needs to leave school early
for an appointment, the above procedure applies.
c) Non Sport - A Letter must be given to the Deputy Principal stating why the student is unable to
attend sport.
STUDENT ILLNESS
a) A very ill child should not be sent to school as we do not have the staff or facilities, and your
child will be more comfortable at home.
b) Minor Mishap - the student is treated and returned to class.
c) More than minor or likely to be protracted - Mother/Father/Guardian contacted. (It is vital
that we have a person in authority to contact, and that you advise us if you change your
telephone number or circumstances).
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CRICOS provider: NSW Department of Education and Communities – Schools Provider Code: 00588M