When the reason is within the school policy, we justify students' absences.
The following is the examples of justified absences:
Medical Appointment (doctor or dentist)
Student absent due to short-term illness/medical reasons. A student is at home, or in hospital, because of illness or other medical reasons.
Note: By following New Zealand Ministry of Education guidelines, a medical absence of more than 3 days will require a doctor's note/certificate.
This may be retrospective if the student has already returned to school, or if the student's medical absence is ongoing, the medical note can specify the expected date of return.
Unplanned absences such as unexpected travel delays, extreme weather conditions or unplanned technical issues
Planned non-attendance such as national/local representation in a sporting or cultural event locally or overseas.
Approved absence (also overseas) including bereavement, visiting an ill relative, exceptional family circumstances
For Part-time students, this also covers clashes with activities related to their full-time schools, such as camp or other extracurricular activities.
A student accompanying, or visiting a family member who is on an overseas posting. (Up to 15 weeks) E.g. military or diplomatic.
The attendance report needs to be made prior to the classes where it's possible.
Please let us know at mycga@cga.school if you have any questions on the above.