Chatswood Public School

From the Office

Medication to go home over the holidays

If your child/children have medication at school and you would like to collect prior to the school holidays, please arrange collection after 3pm Friday - 4 July 2025.

Lost Property

All unnamed lost property (including hats, uniforms, lunch boxes and drink bottles) will be available for collection at the Pacific Highway entrance of our school hall on Wednesday 2 July. The tubs will be placed under the hall awnings and will be marked with inclusions and whether the uniform item has a name. 

Any clothing/items left in the tubs at the end of the day will be donated to the P&C or disposed of, depending on their condition. 

Extended leave

We would like to remind you of the importance of regular school attendance for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is crucial for students to be present at school every day to ensure they do not miss out on valuable learning experiences. 

  

However, we understand that there may be occasions when your child needs to be absent. Justified reasons for absence include: 

  • Sickness or infectious disease 
  • Unavoidable medical appointments 
  • Attendance at a recognised religious holiday 
  • Exceptional or urgent family circumstances (e.g., attending a funeral) 

Absences for these reasons will be marked as "Leave (L)" or "Sick (S)" as appropriate. Other reasons, such as family holidays or visiting relatives, will be marked as "Explained – Unjustified (A)". 

  

Please be aware that students may miss significant learning while away from school. Therefore, we strongly encourage families to plan holidays or travel during school vacation periods. 

  

Holidays taken by students outside of school vacation periods will now be included as absences. A Certificate of Extended Leave can no longer be granted for this purpose. 

  

If you are applying for a planned absence which will exceed 5 days, parents must complete the "Application for Extended Leave Form". This form can be requested by emailing the school your child's name and class.  

  

If the planned absence is accepted, a Certificate of Extended Leave will be issued, and the absence will be marked as “Leave (L)”. If the planned absence is not accepted, the leave will be marked as "Explained – Unjustified(A)" and no Certificate of Extended Leave will be issued. 

  

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring your child’s consistent attendance and academic success.