If a student misses as little as 8 days in a school term, by the end of primary school they'll have missed over a year of school. |
Absent Notes
By law, children are required to attend school. When a child is absent from school, the parent must inform the school in writing. The letter must state the child's name, class, date of absence and the reason for absence. This information is recorded on the class roll which is a legal document. When a student is sick for more than 3 days a medical certificate must be presented.
Early Leaving or Late Arrival
There are occasions when parents require their children to leave school early. Parents are to sign the register, which is located at the front office before leaving the school. These procedures also apply to a child being late to class.