From the College Office

Pedestrian Entry and Exit

Students who walk to or from the College must use either the Children’s Crossing in Tribe Street or the designated section of Johnston Street at the end of the oval.

Absentees

Government regulations require that schools document all student absences with reasons eg. illness, approved leave etc. Please provide the College with an explanation of your child’s absence within seven days by way of a letter upon their return or a phone call (Phone: 02 6761 0801) on the day of their absence. Follow-up text messages will be forwarded to parents/guardians seeking explanation if this has not been provided. It is very important that students attend Mentor Group for roll marking or sign in via the office if they are late to school (after 8:45am). If a response has not been received within seven days to explain the absence, the absence will remain as unexplained and will NOT be able to be changed.

Alternatively you can email absentees to mccadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au or via the Compass App.

Attendances - Leave

As per government requirements, if a student is going to be absent from school for five days or more for a sporting/extra-curricular activity, an 'Application for Exemption from Attendance' form must be completed and returned to the office before the event. For all other leave of ten days or more, an “Application for Leave '' form must be completed and returned prior to the leave taking place. These forms are available from the office.

Authority to Collect

If someone other than a parent or listed "Emercency Contact/Authority to Collect" is collecting and signing a student in/out of the college, a written note or email is required from the responsible parent/carer. Please address notes or emails to mccadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.

Students Late for School

The bell for the beginning of school goes at 8:45am. Students who arrive after this time are required to be signed in by a parent at the College office or provide them with a note to sign in on their arrival.

Early Departure

Parents are required to sign students out when they leave the College before the normal finishing time of 3:00pm. The sign out slip provided by the office is needed for the student to be signed back into school without the parent if they return.

Illness at School

Students are reminded that if they fall ill at school, they are to inform their teacher and report to the office where the Sick Bay is located. Office staff will assess students and contact parents if necessary. Students are asked NOT to phone their parents or vice-versa on their mobile phones as this is the legal responsibility of the school.

Office Hours

The College office is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm. Student access to the office is restricted to before school, recess, lunchtime and after school.

Medications

No medication will be given to a child without the written permission of a parent/guardian. All medication must be clearly labelled with all relevant information provided by parent/guardian. Students are expected to present themselves at the office at the appropriate time for distribution of their medication.

Lockers

Lockers are available for all students. Once allocated student are NOT to move allocated lockers or remove the College issued lock. If there are issues with a locker please report to the College office during recess and lunch. Lockers are regularly audited therefore, changing lockers may result in the loss of possessions if kept in a locker other than what has been allocated to a student. 

Valuables

The College strongly recommends that students do not bring valuables or large amounts of money to school. Any money brought to school e.g. for excursions etc, should be handed in at the office as soon as the student arrives at school. The College accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of valuables.

Lost Property

Lost property is retained in the office and disposed of at the end of each term. Parents are asked to ensure that their child’s uniform and possessions are labelled clearly.

Student Mailbox

The Student Mailbox is located outside the student reception area for depositing notes etc. that DO NOT contain cash. If students are paying the College by cash, they MUST hand it in to the Office directly either before/after school, at recess or lunch.

Email Addresses

Please ensure that the College office has your correct email address as we use email as our major source of communication.

Update of Student Record Details

If any details in regards to your child has changed or your contact details have changed could you please send an email with the updated details  to mccadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au to ensure that we have the most up to date and accurate information.

Media Consent Form

For any parents wishing to update the Media Consent Form for their child, please contact the College office staff. 

College Office Staff