Jennie Stringer

Jennifer.Stringer@education.wa.edu.au

Student Attendance

The College encourages attendance through recognition of students with 99% attendance at award presentations.

Semester 1 - Great effort by the 24 student who have 99-100% attendance

	Semester 1 99-100%	Term 1 99-100%	Term 2 99-100%	Students Sem 1 less than 90%	Students Sem 1 Less than 80%
Year 10	11	28	15	7	1
Year 11	7	29	10	7	1
Year 12	6	23	8	10	1
Total	24	80	33	24	3

The Education Act requires students to attend school until the end of Year 12. The Department of Education views 90% as the minimum attendance required to achieve success at school.

In the event of a student not attending school, an explanation for the absence is sought from parents/guardians. The following absences will be recorded with an appropriate “Authorised” code:

Medical absences accompanied by a doctor’s certificate
Absences for medical reasons of up to two days' length without a Doctor’s certificate but limited to five days per year, except for days where assessments are scheduled or due – a Medical Certificate is required.
Funerals.
Approved, privately arranged work release programs.
Particular justifiable absences negotiated prior to the absence (eg practical driving assessment).

The following absences will be recorded with an appropriate “Unauthorised” code:

Holidays, birthdays, shopping, attending shows.
Medical absences without certification exceeding five days per year or greater than two consecutive days.
Private work experience not supported by the College.
Other absences not negotiated in advance with the Principal.

Absences recorded with an “unauthorised” code will result in contact with parents highlighting the need to maximise attendance and a warning of the implications of exceeding 10% unauthorised absences.

At least twice each school term, student absentee rates are analysed to track attendance. Parents of students whose attendance is less that 90% will be contacted to seek support in minimising future absences.

Students whose unauthorised absences exceed 10% may shift to Conditional Status and not be eligible for Country Week, College Ball and other extra-curricular activities. Students will return to Good Status once their unauthorised absentee rate is less than 10%.

Hair Styles

If students are having a hair cut in the holidays please be aware of the hair requirements in the College Handbook.

Hair is to be kept neat, tidy and worn with due regard for safety. It must be washed frequently, groomed and if shoulder length must be tied back or in a net when working in areas that present a safety issue (Farm and Trades) or in line with HACCP principles whilst dealing with food (dining room).

Students wearing hair styles deemed unsuitable by the Principal will receive a request to address the issue and may not represent the College in public until compliant.

Hair extremes will not be tolerated and a conservative view will be taken on styles such as undercuts, mohawks, dreadlocks, multi dyed hair. Clippered hair cannot be less than a number two.

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