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At Newcomb Secondary College, we are dedicated to academic achievement and success for all students. Regular school attendance is a critical part of that success, and we are committed to increasing the attendance rate in our school to achieve improved academic skills, as well as social and emotional growth for our students.

Please notify the school when your student is late or when they need to leave early, providing a reason for this absence. If your child must be absent, please contact the school as soon as possible to prevent unexcused absences that may hinder your student’s progress. Students who arrive after 9.00am must go to the Administration Office to sign in with office staff. When departing before the end of the school day, students must sign out at the Administration Office.

Please access the Compass portal to view and enter reasons for any unexplained absences for your child.

We are committed as a school to work together in partnership to support you and your student, and to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for all students. If you have any questions regarding attendance or require any support or assistance, please contact the school on 5248 1400.

• A 95% attendance rate is the equivalent of missing 10 days per year.
• 90% = 1 day per fortnight or 20 days per year.
• 85% = 30 days per year.
• 80% = one day per week or 40 days per year.

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.

Hannah Demopolous