Our Attendance process

To align with DECYP’s priority of Attendance, schools are developing a Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to reduce absenteeism.

Tier 1 includes students with attendance greater than 85%.

Tier 2 are students with attendance between 70-85% and

Tier 3 have attendance levels less than 70%.

Each tier has different levels of support.

At the Tier 1 level an updated, more stringent school process for Explained and Unauthorised absences has been created. The Flowchart involves:

• Teachers contacting parents/families more often via phone or email
• Team Leaders making contact after 5 explained absences over a period of time. A Doctor’s Certificate or Statutory Declaration will need to be provided to Admin upon request
• A formal attendance letter sent from school after 10 days of Explained or Unauthorised absence
• Social Work intervention or Strong Families, Safe Kids notifications as required

If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Be on time!

With the implementation of the DECYP's Reading and Spelling programs, we have a designated time each morning for all classes to complete them. If your child is late, they are missing out on explicit instruction time. Please try and have them here at the start of the day so they can participate fully.