Absence, Truancy and Punctuality
At St Pius School we expect all the children to be at school, on time, every morning unless there is a very good reason for absence.
If your child is unable to attend school then the procedure is that you ring to let us know.
The easiest thing to do is telephone the school on 8436554 and leave a message on the school answer phone.
After the first bell has rung the teachers will call the class roll. Any absences will be recorded and the names forwarded to the school office. The secretary compares the list of absences to the telephone apologies.
Families who have an unexplained absence will be rung at home by the school and asked why they are not in class.
If in the opinion of the Principal, the absence is suspicious, the school may dispatch a truant officer to your house to meet with you and discuss your child's absence.
The biggest problem at St Pius School is not truancy, but punctuality. The bell goes at 8.45 am sharp every day and all students are expected to be at school by 8.45.
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