Though early in the year I thought it best to remind all parents about the procedure when a student is absent from school.

• If a student has been away for a period of 3 days or less a note of explanation for that absence is to be given to the class teacher immediately on their return.
• If a student is going to be absent for longer than three days then the office should be advised and they will pass the information on to the class teacher. On the first day back to school the student must have a note of explanation for the teacher.
• If after 5 school days a student has not brought in a note explaining an absence a reminder will be sent home.
• If a student has continual unexplained absences from school the parents will be contacted to arrange a meeting with the Principal.

The above procedures are from the department’s policy on school attendance. Attendance at school is compulsory by law. At Normanhurst West we have a very good record of student attendance. I am sure that this will continue. 

B  Kunkler - Principal