ATTENDANCE

It is the duty of every parent to ensure that their child attends school.

It is most important that every child is on time. Lateness interrupts the work of the class and often upsets the latecomer too.

Permission to leave school during school hours must be requested in writing and pupils must be collected from school by an adult for reasons of safety. On arrival at the school, all adults must firstly report to the school office.

If a pupil is to be absent, parents/carers should notify the school before 9.30 am on the first day of absence. On return to school, it is a requirement that all pupil absences be supported by a written absence note.

Any decision about taking a child away from school on holiday will ultimately rest with the parents/carers but generally, Dundee City Council Education Department believes that this is likely to affect attainment and progress and therefore, cannot give its approval.