Student Attendance and Early Departure

At Beaufort Secondary College, we prioritise regular school attendance. We will work with families to ensure students are in class with their peers and teachers and enjoying all the benefits that brings. Attending school every day means experiencing what counts – the learning, friendship, fun and opportunities that can shape your child’s future.

We understand that there are times when your child will need to miss school but to ensure minimal disruption to their education, please consider scheduling medical/dental appointments outside of school time. 

If it is necessary for a student to leave school during the day, your child will need to sign out prior to departure and, if they are returning onsite prior to the end of the day, they will also be required to sign back in upon their return. Students are not permitted to sign themselves out without parent/carer consent. If students do not have consent to leave, they will need to speak with their Year Level Coordinator who will then make contact with parents or carers before the students leave school on that day. 

If your child is well enough to attend but is worried about friendships, schoolwork or exams, please encourage them to come to school. Avoiding school can make these feelings worse and can create a negative pattern of behaviour. 

If your child is having difficulty attending school, talk to their teacher, Year Level Coordinator or our wellbeing staff about getting support. 

We know that parents and carers can be juggling challenges daily to get your children to school. If your child must miss school, notify us as soon as possible via SEQTA or a phone call to the General Office, so we can work together to support them.

For more information about the importance of everyday attendance, see Attendance and Missing School.

Remember, Every Day Counts.