Attendance Information

Attendance Information

 

What to do if your child is late for school or leaving early

If your child is arriving late at the College, it is necessary for them to sign into the College. This will be recorded as late on their attendance, please notify the College if their lateness relates to an appointment.

If your child is leaving the college during the day before the end of classes they must sign out at the office.  Students will not be permitted to sign out without parent permission.  Parents may contact the front office in person, or via phone/email to arrange their child’s early departure.

What to do if your child is absent from school

Please contact the College Office on 9977 5111 or via email stpauls@dbb.catholic.edu.au before 10:00 am if your child is absent from school.

If you have not contacted the College to advise of your child’s absence, please send a note the next day clearly identifying student name, pastoral care class, a reason for absence, date and parent signature.  Alternatively, parents can access Compass to update student absentee details.

Application for Leave from School

If you are considering a short leave period that will require your child being away from school, please send an email to Ms Judy Longrigg, Principal’s PA at stpauls@dbb.catholic.edu.au with the subject heading Application for Leave from School.

Your email should be sent to the College at least two weeks prior to the proposed leave, and is to include the following details:

  1. Your child’s name and surname
  2. Their Year group and PC group
  3. The exact dates and number of days that they will be away from school
  4. The reason for your request for leave.

If the requested leave period is 10 days or more, please click here, complete and sign the Form A1 Application for Extended Leave (L) – Travel and return with your email.

Minimum Attendance Requirements

To access information regarding compulsory school attendance (NSW Education Department)  click here.