Under the Education and Public Instruction Act, 1987, parents have a legal responsibility to ensure the regular school attendance of their children aged between six and fifteen years.

Students should not be absent except for acceptable reasons of illness or special leave. Upon return a letter must be presented to the class teacher, dated and specifying the reason for and the period of the absence.

Students who arrive after 9.15 am should report to the office to obtain a Late Note to be given to the class teacher. If an early departure is required, class teachers should be advised in writing or an Early Departure Note signed at the Office. Departmental regulations require teachers to record all absences or partial absences.