Attendance & Absences

Pāpāmoa College —

Students are expected to attend school every weekday throughout the term, from 8.35am to 3.00pm (Except Wednesdays which start at 8.55). Student attendance will be recorded throughout the school day. Any absence or lateness to class will be recorded.

If your child is going to be absent or late to school, parents/caregivers need to phone Reception as soon as possible on 542 0676 and press 1 to explain the reason.

Please say the student's name, class, your relationship to the student, and the reason clearly so we can easily understand. 

If the absence is not phoned through then the parent/caregiver will receive a text or a phone call from Reception to check the absence.

Known future absences from school for any medical or family reason must be advised by parents/caregivers in advance whenever possible.

Appointments during the school day:
If students have an appointment during the day, which means having to leave school, a written note must be shown to a learning commons teacher/admin teacher before they leave class to sign out (at reception), and a message can be left on the absentee line giving authorisation for them to sign out.