School Absentee Policy

Roll call occurs at 9.40 and at 2.40 daily (morning only on Wednesday). Notes in the diary explaining any absence must be presented at this time.

Each period of absence must be explained by parents by a letter or message to the class tutor. Contact should be made not later than the second day of the absence period. Parents are asked not to arrange holidays during term time particularly in the case of examination students. 

Physical education - if it is necessary for a pupil to be excluded from physical education a letter from parents is required stating the reasons. A medical certificate is required if a pupil wishes to be excused for a longer period.

Pupils arriving late must report immediately to the school office and their names entered in the late