In the event of a student absence parents/caregivers can either phone the absence line direct dial (04) 939 5415 and leave a message, email the absence line at [email protected], or alternately, absences can be recorded via the College App.

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When the student returns to school, a note must be provided explaining the absence and detailing the precise dates or times of absence. The note is to be signed by a parent or guardian and shown to the House Leader then passed onto the Student Centre Manager.

Any planned absence (e.g., dentist, doctor etc.) should as far as possible be in non-school times. If an appointment is unavoidably in school time, it must be advised in advance to the Student Centre Manager via a phone message, an email to the absences line or recorded via the College App.

Any Leave from school other than compassionate or medical must be prearranged in writing with the Tumuaki I Rector.

If students are sitting an internally assessed course and have missed a test or are unable to fully meet the conditions for the assessed period of work due to illness phone or email the subject teacher, the Student Centre Manager and then bring a Medical Certificate upon return to the College.