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Notification of Absence

Preparatory School

If your child is absent or arriving late, please notify the School before 9.00 am by:

For absences of 10 or more continuous school days, a written leave request must be submitted to Simon McKenzie, Head of Preparatory School, via pso@westminster.sa.edu.au.

 

Signing In and Out

  • Students are expected to arrive by 8.30 am and be ready to begin the day at 8.45 am.
  • Arrivals after 8.45 am must be signed in:
    • Years 3–6: Prep School Office
    • Reception–Year 2: Junior Primary Dining Hall
  • Classroom rolls are marked at 8.45 am. Any student arriving after this time is recorded as absent until signed in by a parent or carer.
  • If your child needs to leave early, they must be signed out at the Prep School Office.
  • Please notify the class teacher in advance. For last-minute early collections, contact the Prep School Office on 08 8276 0219

Senior School

If your child will be absent or arriving late, please notify the School before 9.30 am by:

Voicemail is available between 4.30 pm and 8.30 am.

For absences longer than three school days, or if an assessment is missed, a medical certificate is required.

Students arriving after 8.45 am must sign in at the Senior School Office using their ID swipe card.

Late Arrival or Early Departure

  • A phone call to the Senior School Office or a signed diary note is required.
  • Students must sign in or out at the IN/OUT kiosk in the Senior School Office.
  • Students must notify any teacher whose class they will miss and take responsibility for catching up on missed work.

Planned Absence

  • A written request must be sent to the Head of Senior School if the absence is known in advance.
  • Once approved, confirmation will be provided and relevant staff notified.

Leaving the School Grounds

  • For any circumstance not listed above, students must obtain permission from the Head of Senior School before leaving the School grounds during the day.