Under the Victorian Attendance Legislation, all Victorian Government schools must contact Parents/Carers as soon as practicable on the same day of an unexplained student absence.

The same-day notification requirement supports the safety and wellbeing of all students. Schools need to know when and why a child is absent and Parents/Carers need to know if their child is not at school.

Please notify the school as soon as possible on the same day of an absence. If your student is late or if they need to leave early, could you please either phone the school or enter an Attendance Note on your student’s Compass.

We recognise that family life is demanding and busy, and we believe it is essential that the school and family work together in partnership to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for your child. If you have any questions or concerns about attendance, refusal, using Compass or absences, please contact the school on 5248 1400 or email to ensure we can support you and your student.

At Newcomb Secondary College, we strive for high attendance to maximise student learning, and behavioural, cognitive, and emotional engagement for all students, and we endeavour to work with and support all families in our community.

Ms Demopoulos