Attendance at school is a legal requirement for every student under the age of 17 unless:<\/p>\n
The cumulative effects of student absence from school can be quite significant. For example, a student who is absent for more than 7 days every semester will miss more than a full school year over their 13 years of school if the pattern continues.<\/p>\n
Regular attendance at school is essential for your daughter to achieve her best academically. When your daughter attends school every day, learning becomes easier as does building and maintaining friendships. Parents should be aware of the importance of school attendance except in the most extreme circumstances.<\/p>\n
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Parents should notify the School before 9.30am if their daughter is absent from school. It is important that this communication includes the reason for the student\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n
These notifications may now be made by submitting the online form through the SCEGGS Mobile App<\/a>. Please note that you must be logged into the App to be able to access this feature which is prefilled with your daughter\u2019s personal information. Parents\/carers may also call the School on 9332 1133 to notify the school of an unexpected absence with a followup either through the SCEGGS Mobile App<\/a> or Absences email (absences@sceggs.nsw.edu.au<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any absence for reasons other than sudden illness or an unexpected family situation should be requested in advance. These requests should be made directly to the Head of School.<\/p>\n To request leave in advance, parents should\u00a0email Jenny Allum\u00a0directly, giving the reasons for the leave sought and the dates of the intended absence. Such requests should be submitted well in advance. In considering these requests and assessing whether to approve or decline the request, the Head of School will consider the student\u2019s prior record of attendance, the reason for the planned leave and the best interests of the student and her ongoing education. Please note: Families are encouraged to travel during school holidays.<\/p>\n Students involved in elite sporting programs who have training schedules that may impact on their arrival at school on specific mornings for a short period of time should also apply directly to the Head of School for permission.<\/p>\n On very rare occasions, parents may also apply for Exemption from Attendance at School for their daughter. In this situation it must be \u201cclearly demonstrated by the applicant that an exemption is in the student\u2019s best interests in the short and long term and that alternatives to exemption have been considered\u201d. For example, employment in the entertainment industry for a short period of time may be one such situation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nRequesting Permission for Any Other Leave<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Absences notes\/emails must be provided within 7 days<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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