EVERYDAY COUNTS

Going to school every day is crucial for a child’s success at school.  Attendance habits can be set early, from the first year of schooling and followed through primary and secondary education.   Regular absence does impact on a child’s learning and relationships; therefore, St Patrick’s promotes the importance of consistent attendance.

ABSENCES

Parents are required to notify the school of any absence, which may occur during the school year.  The preferred method for notifying your child’s absence is via the PAM.  Notification of the absence is a legal requirement and also a courtesy.

At 9.30am, any unexplained absence will result in an SMS message being sent to the parents/guardians.  If no response has been received by 10am, the office will ring parents first, then emergency contacts to confirm the reason for the absence. 

LATE ARRIVALS

All children arriving after the school gates are closed must be signed in by a parent at the front office. Children cannot sign themselves in.

EXTENDED ABSENCES

Extended absences (more than a week) should be communicated directly to the principal. 

EARLY DEPARTURES

Please sign the Student Sign in/out Register in the administrative office if you intend taking your child/ren from school during the day.  Please notify the Principal or class teacher if your child/ren are to be collected by someone other than yourself or the usual minder.