Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.
School frameworks (school rules)
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
Attendance and absences
Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.
In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent.
Young people below the age of 17 who have completed Year 10 must be:
in school, or registered for home schooling
in approved education or training, such as a traineeship, apprenticeship or TAFE
in full-time paid employment (average 25 hours a week)
in a combination of work, education and/or training (average of 25 hours a week combined).
Students 17 years and over who are enrolled in school must attend school regularly to meet HSC course requirements.
As a parent or carer, you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day when they are of compulsory school age. You must explain all absences to the school within 7 days.
For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:
Extended Leave
If a student is going to be absent from school for more than 5 school days parents/guardians need to complete an Application for Extended Leave - Travel or an Application for Exemption from Attendance form if participating in an sporting event or elite arts program or if employed in the entertainment industry. These forms can also be obtained from the Attendance Office and are required to be completed in advance and addressed to the Principal for consideration.
Please note that under DoE guidlines students will no longer be issued with an exemption for family holidays or travel during school term and approval is at the Principal's discretion. Such leave, if approved, will be entered as Explained Leave and student attendance data will be reduced as a result. Parents are stongly advised to avoid using non vacation time for family travel.
In some circumstances students may be eligible to enrol in distance education for periods over 50 school days. This should be discussed with your child's school Principal.
