Attendances and Absences

Daily school attendance is important for all children to succeed in education and to ensure they do not fall behind both socially and developmentally. School helps children to develop important skills, knowledge and values that set them up for further learning and participation in their community. School helps them to make the most of life opportunities.

Research has found that the rate of absenteeism in schools has a significant impact on student learning. This is particularly so if a high absence rate (11 days or more) is repeated each year.

Reporting an Absence

The Department of Education and Training require all student absences to be reported to the school for each day of the absence. To assist us in managing this, please report a student absence by 8:50 am on the morning of the absence in one of four ways:

In person at the office
Using Compass
Calling the school on (03) 9470 1546

If a parent/carer does not contact the school to provide an explanation on the day of their child’s absence, the school will attempt to contact the parent/carer of the student as soon as practicable.

Late Arrivals
The school can be advised of student lateness via Compass or telephone. When students are being dropped after 9am or picked up before 3:30pm, parents are to ensure they sign their child in/out at the office.

Extended Holidays

If a student is going to be away for a longer period, it is implortant that the school office is notified with the dates and reason for absence.

Resources:

Your Child Needs To Go To School Each Day (Easy English)
School attendance (Easy English)
Fact Sheet: Every Day Counts
Fact Sheet: Same Day Notification for Unexplained Absences
Fact Sheet: Victorian Attendance Legislation