Student Attendance
At Ripley Valley State Secondary College, we have high expectations of
student attendance.
Our Attendance Policy aims to ensure students are actively engaged in school
and attend every day to support optimal individual outcomes and participation.
Reporting a student absence
If a student is absent from school for part or all of the day, a parent or
carer must notify the College.
Absences can be reported by:
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Text message
Send an absence notification to the Student Absence Line.
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Phone
Call the Student Absence Line.
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Daymap
Parents and carers can notify the College through Daymap.
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Written note
Students can provide their Access Teacher with a note explaining
the absence.
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Student Absence Line
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Text
0481 073 667
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Phone
3819 5366
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SMS absence notifications
If a parent or carer receives an SMS notification advising that their
student is absent, please respond to the message with the reason for
the absence.
Please notify the College for each day of absence.
The exception is when a parent or carer has already notified the College
of an extended absence.
Medical certificates
All absence notifications must include the reason for the absence.
Medical certificates should be provided in both of the following circumstances:
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Three or more days
When a student is absent for three or more days due to injury
or illness.
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Assessment
When a student is absent for an assessment.
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Extended absences
Please contact the Deputy Principal if your child's absence is likely to be
for an extended period of time.
Absences of 10 or more consecutive school days
If a student is absent for 10 or more consecutive school days,
an Exemption from Schooling Request must be applied for.
Approval is at the discretion of the Principal.
Exemption from Schooling documents
Early Public Transport Departure
If you wish to request permission for your student to depart school early
to access public transport, please complete the form below.