Absentee Notice – Parent Information 2024
Under the Education Act 1972 (SA) and the Education (Compulsory Education Age) Amendment Act 2007, schools are required to ensure students enrolled at the school, attend and participate in the learning program.
We accept there are circumstances such as family emergencies and opportunities for girls to participate in various competitions, sporting and otherwise that necessitate absence from School. We also recognise participation in co-curricular programs outside of St Peter’s Girls can be an important part of a student’s development and education.
Scheduling family vacations during term time cannot be supported by our school. Of the 365 days in in a year, approximately 50% are designated school days. To maintain the continuity and integrity of your daughter’s education, it is important she attend all compulsory school days.
Applications for any leave outside School holidays are to be sent to the relevant Head of Sub-School to review. Leave for family holidays during term time will be recorded as unapproved leave and as has always been the case, illness substantiated by a medical certificate will be the only circumstance under which the rescheduling of an assessment task in the Senior School will be warranted. Term dates for 2024 and 2025 are available on the website.
Health Centre Notice
Spread kindness, not cold and flu! We appreciate everyone’s ongoing efforts in continuing to avoid the spread of illness within the Saints community as we aim to protect our immunocompromised students, staff, and families. In the winter months, colds, flus and Covid-19 are circulating heavily. A reminder that it is strongly recommended your child stays home if they have any cold or flu-like symptoms and should stay home until all symptoms subside irrespective of the illness
School Shop Notice
School Shop Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am – 4pm (closed for lunch 12 – 12.30pm).
Parents can also order items via our Online School Shop. This is now accessible via the Flexischools platform which also administers our Online Tuck Shop. To sign in or sign up to Flexischools, click here
Absences from School
If your child will be absent from School/ELC or is arriving late or leaving early, please notify the School via one of the following methods:
Text: 0428 601 957
Email: attendance@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au
Phone: 8334 2200
Please ensure to include your child’s name, the name of the ELC Room, Class or Home Group and the reason for the absence i.e. illness/appointment/family/sport etc.