Attendance
SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT AND FINISHING TIMES
Classrooms are open to receive children from 8.05 am. Prior to 8.05 am there is no supervision for children. The start of the school day is 8.25 am when the school bell rings. The final bell is at 3.05 pm for 3.10 pm dismissal at the school Pick Up Zone.
Lower 1st children are ready for pick up at 3.00 pm from their classroom. Children who go to the Pick Up Zone will be there at 3.10 pm.
ABSENCE AND LATE ARRIVALS
To ensure the safety of your children, we need to know who is present or absent from school at all times.
For Absence: Please notify the Office by 9.00 am either by email attendance@johncolet.nsw.edu.au or phone 9451 8395. If you notify the office by phone, then an email or written note must follow on your child’s return to school.
For Late Arrival: Students arriving after 8.30 am must come to the Office for a Late Pass. Please remind your child to do so on each occasion, even if this is a regular occurrence due to appointments etc.
EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Any request for leave of absence (aside from illness or accident etc) must be made with the Application for Extended Leave Form. This request should be forwarded to the Head of School for approval.
EARLY DEPARTURE
Parents or guardians must report to the Office, before leaving the school grounds, to complete an Early Dismissal note, should your child be departing early.
PICK UP BY PERSON OTHER THAN PRIMARY CARER
Parents must inform the School Office by 2.30 pm if their child is to be collected by anyone other than the primary carer or other designated collector already known to the school. This information will be passed onto Camp Australia staff (After School Care provider) if applicable.