by Katrina High

 Reporting Absences Made Easier

There is a direct line to report absences - call 375 1879.  Further information regarding absences and requirements follow...

If your son is absent from school, please ring the absence line or contact the Pastoral Assistant, Joanne Davidson, on the first day of their absence and each day thereafter, if you are not sure how long your son is to be absent.

In addition, all absences of three days or more must be explained either in your son’s diary (see the absence section at the back) or with a signed note given to his Form Tutor. A student may need to supply a medical certificate if he has been absent with illness for 3 or more days, or he has been absent for an assessment task.

Please choose from the contacts below:

Absence line: 375 1879

Pastoral Assistant:  Mrs Joanne Davidson
Telephone: 375 0647 ext 840
email  jdavidson@stbedes.school.nz