Attendance 

In Victoria everyone aged from 6 – 17 has to go to school. If your child is sick or absent, you are required to notify their school as soon as possible on the day of absence. Students should only miss school on days they are genuinely unwell. 

A day “here or there” may not seem like much, but:

• Missing one day of school each week adds up to 2 months missed over a year - or 2.5 years from Foundation to Year 12!
• Missing one day a fortnight is the same as missing 4 whole weeks of school a year. From Foundation to Year 12 that adds up to 1.5 years of school! 
• Each day of absence has an impact on skill development and social connections

Please try not to schedule hair, dental or medical appointments during school hours. Arrange family holidays during scheduled school holidays so that students don’t miss out on classes and feel left behind.