IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Communication with Principal or Classroom Teachers

Parents are always welcome to discuss any matters with the classroom teachers or the Principal. However, as their time out of class is limited, it is essential to make an appointment. This can be done through the office or via the Compass App by clicking 'Send email to [your child's name] teacher.'

Attendance at School

Regular attendance at school is a Government requirement and is a vital aspect of a child’s social adjustment (attitudes to school) and learning experiences. Therefore, it is expected that your child attends school on a daily basis unless they are unwell. Below is a table that outlines the impact that absent days have on your child's learning.

Absentee Notes

Sacred Heart must keep a register of enrolment and daily attendance of all children at the school. To comply in accordance with the Registration Systems and in the best interest of students, documentation to substantiate the reason for absence is required.  An appropriate reason must be recorded; otherwise, the absence will be recorded as unjustified.

Therefore, it is necessary for the school to have an explanation as soon as possible, whenever your child is absent from school. If your child is absent and the school hasn’t received a phone call or an explanation of absence on Compass by 10:30am each morning, an SMS will be sent requesting an explanation. 

If an explanation is not provided within 7 days of the absence, an unexplained absence will be recorded against your child. A note may be provided in the form of a written note, email or via the school’s Compass App.

Importance of Signing Your Child In and Out of School

All parents and visitors must access the school grounds through the front office so that administration staff are aware of their presence onsite.

If you drop your child off at school after 8:50am, please ensure that you go to the front office to sign your child in on the Compass Kiosk. If someone other than a parent is signing them in, please ask the adult to report to the front office, and Ms Traynor will add them on Compass.

If you or anyone else is collecting your child before 2:45pm, please enter through the front office to sign your child out, and Ms Traynor will arrange for your child to come to the office. Please do not enter through the side gate and collect your child.

Please follow these essential procedures to maintain the safety of your child and all of the students at Sacred Heart School.

Change of Family Details

It is extremely important that the school has the correct information for your child on file. Therefore, please notify administration staff of any changes of address, contact numbers, family circumstances, medical details, bus information and any other relevant information. We ask that you have at least two emergency contact numbers in case you are unable to be reached in an emergency.

TRANSITION TO WINTER UNIFORM

With the change of seasons and a shift to cooler weather approaching, we request that students transition to wearing their full Winter Uniform by Monday, 13th May (Week 3). 

Students will have a two-week transition period for the change of uniform. Please do not mix and match summer and winter uniform. The only winter item that can be worn with summer uniform is the school woollen jumper. 

A reminder that sports jackets can only be worn on sports days unless it is extremely cold and then can be worn over the school woollen jumper. 

If for any reason your child is unable to wear correct uniform, please contact their class teacher or myself.

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