Attendance
pupil absence
Illness/Medical Appointment
If your child is going to be absent from school due to illness, medical appointments or other circumstances, please report this absence to us by using the dedicated attendance e-mail address:attendance@sjhs.newport.sch.uk
Leave of Absence Request
Please understand that parent/carers do not have the automatic right to withdraw their child(ren) from school and therefore need to apply for leave of absence permission in advance.
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Please complete this Leave of Absence form and hand-deliver or email to school attendance@sjhs.newport.sch.uk |
It is also important to note that St Joseph’s RC High School does not normally authorise holidays, foreign travel, or visits to relatives during term time as families should arrange these during the 175 days of school holiday.
Think APE! maintain high Attendance and be Punctual Everyday, for your family, your teachers, your school, yourself and your FUTURE.
Why your Attendance and Punctuality matter Everyday!
- It shows you respect your God-given talents, ability, opportunities and your responsibility as a Global Citizen.
Millions of young people around the world are desperate for an education like yours. - No learning is missed and the learning of others is not disrupted.
- It shapes the levels and grades you achieve.
- In many ways, these then shape much of your future.
- It shapes the levels and grades you achieve.
- In many ways, these then shape much of your future.
- You don’t miss out! It helps you socialise, develop friendships and gain access to fantastic wider opportunities in sport, music, drama, art etc.
Being on time...
- Shows pride and respect
- Positive impact on our community
- No disruption to teaching
- No disruption to learning
- A great habit and life skill
For our Attendance Policy and all other school policies, please see the Policies page.