From the Deputies

Dear Families,

Please read the following reminders pertaining to the School’s Attendance Policy.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to personally notify the Junior School if their child will be absent from School, arrive late to School or need to leave School early. Students are required by law to attend all school days, including Prize Giving Day.

Late Arrivals and Early Departures

If your child will be arriving late or needs to leave early from School, please specify the reason and email the Deputy Head of Student Wellbeing, Grant Andrews gandrews@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au to obtain permission.

Absences

Please notify the School of your child’s absence by either:

– calling the Junior School Absences Line on 9327 9191

– emailing jsabsentees@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au

– or submitting an absence notification via the Cranbrook parent app.

The Junior School Absences Line is an automated messaging system that will record an audio file of the message left. The recorded message will prompt the caller to give the students’ full name, their class and the reason for their absence. This message will then be recorded in our system and forwarded to the student’s teacher.

Term Time Leave Requests

There are generous holiday periods throughout the year and parents are notified of the dates well in advance. The School does not approve the taking of leave during term time. Family trips should be organised wholly within Cranbrook’s published holidays.

Applications for special leave during term time must be made well in advance and in writing to the Head of Junior School via JSHeadEA@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.

For Extended Leave (periods of 10 days or more), click here to download the application form. This form should be completed and emailed to JSHeadEA@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au for the attention of the Head of School.

Permission for term time leave may not always be granted. As such, we would advise parents and carers to avoid making travel arrangements prior to seeking permission from the School.

Kind regards
Grant Andrews, Richard Baker and Genet Erickson Adam