Attendance Matters 

Student Absence Learning Plans (SALP) explanations

Student Absence Learning Plan (Family Holiday) - Students are required to have a signed SALP in place when absent for more than 5 school days.  This is a Department of Education requirement.  If a SALP is not in place the absence will be marked as Parent Choice Unauthorised.

Student Absence Learning Plan (Child Entertainment Permit Plan) - There are times when students may participate in employment during school ours.  Exemption from school attendance is required in writing and must be approved by the school.

Student Absence Learning Plan - (Alternative Learning Plan) - Alternative measures can be put in place to suit individual student needs. The student support team, along with the family, will decide on alternative measures required to ensure students are given the best opportunity to learn.

Student Absence Learning Plan - Medical Learning Plan - Alternative measures can be put in place when students are absent for extended periods of time due to illness. The student support team, along with the family, will decide on the alternative measures to ensure students are given the best opportunity to learn. 

Extended Family Holidays

We urge parents to use the school holiday period for family holidays to avoid students missing valuable learning time.

If a holiday is planned during the school term, parents are to advise the school via Compass 2 - 4 weeks prior.

A Student Absence Learning Plan will be sent home with your child when the absence is to over 5 days as per Department of Education requirement.  It is expected that the family will follow the Student Absence Learning Plan.

Students need to attend school regularly to make the most of the educational opportunities available to them. 

There is a direct link between attendance and achievement. Poor attendance can make it difficult for children to form positive relationships with their peers.