Attendance Policy

DAILY ABSENCES

It is a requirement of the Education Act that all absences from school must be explained by the parent or guardian.  Please email margaretriver.shs.absentees@education.wa.edu.au prior to the day of the absence, or as soon as possible. These emails must be dated and specify the reasons for the absence(s). 

PROLONGED ABSENCE

Where you may be absent for a prolonged period of time your parents should contact the school as soon as possible by email to margaretriver.shs.absentees@education.wa.edu.au.  Homework may be arranged if the absence is expected to be a week or longer. The provision of school work is a matter to be negotiated with the classroom teacher – please email them through SEQTA Engage: https://engage.margaretrivershs.wa.edu.au/ – the instructions are on the Welcome Page.  If you require a login or help with SEQTA engage please email Petra.Stene@education.wa.edu.au.

LATE TO SCHOOL

Students are expected to begin all classes on time.  Late arrival interrupts the learning of other class members. If you arrive late to school you must sign in at Student Services and get a late note. You will not be admitted to class without a late note.

APPOINTMENTS TO LEAVE SCHOOL

Students who have a dentist’s or doctor’s appointment are to email margaretriver.shs.absentees@education.wa.edu.au prior to the appointment with an explanation from their parent/guardians. The student is to collect a Leave Pass from Student Services before school.