Teacher Absences

What happens when my child’s teacher is absent?

Tarneit Rise Primary School teachers may seem like superheroes, but actually we are not! Sometimes we are doing other things that take us away from being super in our classrooms. Some of these reasons may be:

• Illness/injury

• Caring for an unwell family member

• Professional Learning courses

• Applying assessments requested by DET

• Professional Practice Day - where teachers can engage in PL or catch up with assessments or planning of their choice

• Time in lieu

• Specialist medical appointments

• Leave of other types e.g. long service leave, leave without pay

   

What will happen to my child’s learning if their teacher is away?

1. Your child’s teacher may be replaced by a CRT- Casual Relief Teacher. They will use the planning documents your child’s classroom teacher would use and will be supported by the team leader and the teacher next door. 

2. Split. Your child will be split into another class. Children are split with a few other children from their class and who they learn well with. 

    

In junior year levels, the teacher receiving split children will welcome and include all children from other classes as if they are in their own class. TRPS teachers share responsibility for all children at TRPS. Preps & grade 1s will be brought back together at the end of the day for dismissal.

In senior classes, children are again included in the class and may also have additional work from their teacher. 

Should I bring my child to school if I know their teacher is going to be absent?

YES. Our teachers and CRTs will be prepared to teach your child. Every day counts at school, and learning will continue whether your child’s teacher is there or not; so, please help your child by bringing them to school.

What if my child has an excursion or a specialist lesson?

These lessons and activities will continue as normal. 

Should I ask my child’s teacher about their absence?

Teachers have private lives and may not wish to discuss their personal details. 

What if I need to discuss something important with my child’s teacher?

You can either email your child’s teacher or contact our office, and a member of our leadership team will support you. 

Interesting fact! 

CRTs are valued at TRPS, and you never know who might just end up on our team! Some CRTs are regulars, and we think of them and treat them as if they are a part of our permanent team. 

All visiting teachers are expected to be treated respectfully by our students, staff, and school community.