From the Leader of Wellbeing
When Your Child Is Bullied: A Calm, Practical Guide for Parents – Happy Families
eSafety
Online safety basics | eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Guide
Learn about the latest games, apps and social media, including how to protect your information and report harmful content.
App checklist
This link is a useful reference for parents about safety and security settings.
Parental Controls
Learn how to use parental controls and other tools to maximise online safety in your home.
Online safety basics | eSafety Commissioner
REMINDER: Attendance
Attendance Policy | Sydney Catholic Schools
Feeling Connected at School Matters More Than You Think
School attendance is compulsory.
Every day of attendance adds to a student’s academic achievement and success at school and conversely, every absence can impact their learning and progress. Consistent attendance not only improves student outcomes but helps students build relationships and confidence.
School attendance is a protective factor for your people as it supports their social and emotional well-being by providing them with connections that foster a sense of belonging.
It is in your daughter’s best interest to attend school every day, and while she is at school, she engages with her learning in the classroom environment, demonstrating positive behaviours that exemplify respect – respect of self and others (students and staff).
We understand that at times, medical appointments may be necessary during school time. If appointments appear to be occurring regularly, we may request evidence that your daughter is seeking medical care.
To depart for medical appointments, students are required to enter a note into Compass, our student management system, explaining the reason for their absence from school before they are picked up by a parent. Students will not be permitted to depart the College unless a parent is physically present at the Student Office to witness them sign out using their Compass Card.
When your daughter attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.
Parents and carers can help foster positive attendance habits by:
- helping their daughter learn the importance of punctuality and routine
- ensuring their daughter arrives on time from the start of the school day, ready to participate in learning
- apply in advance for planned student leave using the SCS electronic attendance system
- reducing disruption to learning where possible, by planning any necessary appointments outside of school time
- promptly communicating any absence to the school
- working with the school to encourage and support regular attendance.
