Children over the age of 6 are required by law to attend school. Parents are to provide a written explanation of extended absences and staff are asked to follow up any unexplained absence on a daily basis. 

The school regularly audits student attendance and if we have ongoing unexplained absences we are required to notify the Department for Education attendance officer. Coromandel Valley had an average attendance of 93% of students across the year in 2019.

Principals can approve exemption for up to one month. Parents must complete an exemption form prior to a child being absent if the time away from school is one week or more. An absence of over a month is to be approved by the Educational Director on behalf of the Chief Executive. Forms are available from the front office or our school website.

Students with needs, who attend regular specialist appointments within school time, must also submit an exemption form to be approved firstly by the principal and then the department. This form can also be collected from the office after consultation with the principal.

When a child is absent to attend special events, or sporting engagements the school requires a note stating specific dates.

We look forward to parent’s ongoing support in letting us know the whereabouts of their children on a daily basis if they are not attending school.

If your child is going to be absent for the day, please send a text to 0427 016 460 with your child’s name, class and reason for absence.