Attendance

Absences

Parents are asked to report all absences directly onto Compass themselves, prior to 9am (where possible) each day the student is absent.  By doing this, your student's teachers will have immediate access to the absence and the knowledge the student is under your care.

Completing an absence note on Compass is quite simple and replaces the need to write a note, email the Attendance Officer, or call the Absence Line.  If you put it on Compass you do not need to do anything else. If you are not sure how to enter an absence note on Compass have a look at this Quick Reference Guide. 

If for any reason a note is given to your student then they must be put in the drop box at reception BEFORE the first period.  This way permission is then put on compass prior to any absence.  Please remember notes DO NOT go to Student Managers or classroom teachers any more. 

Just a reminder you need to report an absence for your student whenever s/he is :  

• absent for one or more days
• arriving late to school
• leaving school early
• leaving during the day and later returning to school

If you are unsure what to do please feel welcome to contact Tanya MacKenzie, Attendance Officer, on 8872 6300 and she will work through it with you.