Attendance

EVERY DAY COUNTS

Edney Primary School enjoys high rates of attendance.

Regular attendance is a critical factor in the success of your child at school. Attendance for all students from Pre-primary to Year Six is compulsory. Although Kindergarten is not compulsory, we strongly encourage regular attendance. The school follows up all unexplained absences, including in Kindergarten. Please note that all instances of vacation that occur inside school terms are classified as unauthorised absences. The school policy is to not provide work for students to complete during their family holidays as this sends the message that the school condones such absences.

ABSENTEE NOTIFICATION

The school uses Compass for student attendance. This system will send a text message for any unexplained absence, where you can click on the link and provide a reason. This generally occurs at 9.30am each school day.

You may notify the school of absences via phone (6216 4700), email, the Compass message link, or a note to the appropriate class teacher. All requests for extended absence should be made in writing to the Principal.