Waimate High School Newsletter

SCHOOL REMINDERS

Keep an eye out for updates/reminders that we will be putting in our newsletters regularly.
    by Kellie Tagiaia

Absences - Any absence from school must be phoned into the school office. This must have a clear reason for absence, not just 'Won't be at school'. We are required by MOE to code all absences very strictly and the majority of student absences that are occuring are Explained and Unjustified. We also require a medical certificate for students who are away unwell for 3 days or more. 

Late to School - Students are required when the warning bell goes at 8.35am each morning to be heading to class with all their tools for learning for an 8.40am start each day. 

Students who are late will be required to sign in at the office and receive a late pass, that must be given to their teacher. Being on time and time management are important future lifelong skill students will require in jobs and all aspects of life and we expect them to be able to do this each day. Ongoing lateness will result in consequences.