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School Attendance
School Attendance:
Section 25 of the NZ Education Act 1989 requires that students who are required to enrol at a registered school, under Section 20 of the Act, must attend school whenever it is open (www.minedu.govt.nz). This includes being enrolled in Reading Recovery or other designated school programmes.
- As part of the NZ Education Act our school Board of Trustees is required to take all reasonable steps to ensure that students attend the school whenever it is open.
- If a child is absent parents are expected to contact the school each day. This can be done by :
- Calling the school office on 455 8199 (our absence service operates 24hrs a day)
- Contacting the Principal if you have more serious concerns.
- If your son or daughter is absent for an extended period due to ill health, a medical certificate is required. It may be possible to organise work for your child so they don’t get too far behind. If it is appropriate, and if your child is eligible, an application for support from the Southern Regional Health School may be made. The school office is best equipped to organise this help.
- If you plan to take your son or daughter out of school during non-holiday period, this needs to be negotiated with the school principal. The Education Act requires that you ensure your son or daughter attends school when school is open. If your child(ren) are absent for an extended period it is important to plan how they can keep up with their school work.
- If there is a bereavement that effects your child(ren) it is again essential that you let the school know. This will keep the school informed about the reason for the time off school, and allow the school to consider other pastoral support that may be required.
- If you have concerns re your son/daughter, which you think are impacting on their engagement/attendance at school, the classroom teacher is your first point of contact. If you do not feel comfortable addressing school directly, the Ministry of Education have a student support person who can advocate on your behalf. Contact the local MOE office on 471 5200.
- Other support agencies that may be able to assist you and your family are listed in the 'Best Start to School' pamphlet. A copy of this pamphlet can be obtained from the school office.