In South Australia, children aged between 6 & 16 years are legally obliged to attend school. Apart from this, the regular attendance of children is crucial to their education.

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It is expected that whenever your child is absent you will notify the school either by phone on the day or by a note and / or medical certificate on the child's return to school. If possible this note / certificate should be in the child's diary/communication book.

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If a child is frequently absent, the school is required to advise School Attendance Officers.

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It is an expectation that all students arrive in the classroom by 8.50am for an 8.55am lesson. If a pattern of frequently being late is observed, the school is required to advise Attendance Officers. This is a Social Justice issue enabling all children to access the curriculum.

 

Late Arrivals

Any children arriving after 8.55am need to log in at the Front Office and take their Late Slip to their classroom teacher.

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Early Release Procedure

If you wish to collect your child(ren) early from school you need to contact the front office to advise them that you are here to collect your child. The office will electronically record your pickup time and reason and will arrange for your child to come to the front office.  This assures the safety of all students.

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Family Holidays during Term Time

Students away from school for 3 days or more, during term time must have lodged an application for exemption from school attendance with the principal. Forms available from class teacher or Linda Vick in the Front Office.