Absences
If your child is going to be absent for any reason it is essential that you let us know as soon as possible.
It is important that you phone/text or email us to confirm your child’s absence and provide us with the reason.
We acknowledge that there are genuine reasons students may occasionally be absent. However, without regular attendance your child will struggle to make progress. If your child is absent regularly, or for extended periods, we will reach out to you to discuss the situation.
We are committed to supporting your child to attend school. If you have difficulty getting your child to school, you can ask for support by emailing your child’s form teacher or dean. We can work with you to develop a support plan that addresses any barriers to regular attendance. Regular attendance is considered having less than five days absent per term.
Absentee procedures for Burnside High School
If your child is going to be absent or late please notify the school office in one of the following ways:
Text: 022 043 6951
Phone: 033588383, extension 1
Email: absences@burnside.school.nz
Notes: Bring a note from home and give to the student office
When reporting an absence, kindly provide the following information:
Your name
Child’s name and student number
A complete reason for their absence (e.g dentist appointment)
For more information on absences, justified and unjustified, as determined by the current government please refer to our Bulletin article on attendance.
