We have a dedicated answer phone facility to take your calls. The number is 477 5333. Please ring before 9.00am if your child is unable to attend school on any given day.

We need your child's name, room number & the reason they are absent & your relationship to the child. We will follow up all unexplained absences with a phone call or text to you. This system ensures the safety of your child – please make it effective by notifying the school if your contact details ever change during the year.

We are unable to accept a student’s unverified verbal account for an absence. For safety reasons we require explanations by phone to the office or the teacher, or in writing; if you can email please do so, to both your child’s teacher and office@raroa.school.nz This system works well the majority of the time. Occasionally a message does not reach the office – please be positive with the office staff when that happens.

Alternately you can phone the school office before 9.00am, 4775330 or use the HERO app.