Glendowie College has an Attendance Officer who monitors daily attendance and contacts parents/caregivers if there are unexplained absences or possible truancy concerns.

The easiest way to report an absence is through SchoolBridge - either online or directly in the Mobile App.

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Alternatively, you can contact our Attendance Officer, Mrs Sharmaine Hare. She can be contacted by phone 5759128 ext 155 or by following the answer phone instructions when ringing the school office.  Her email address is student.services@gdc.school.nz

The college requests that parents/caregivers log an absence (via the app) or contact the school at the beginning of the day if their child is going to be absent from school.  The school operates an automatic contact system for unexplained absences.  If a student is absent from school without any contact being made, either a text message or email is sent out later that morning to advise the parent/caregiver that the student is absent.

Written confirmation of absences is legally required.  Even if a phone message has been left, a written note signed by a parent/caregiver is also needed on the student’s return.  For absences of 3 days and more a Medical Certificate is required.

Attendance Officer
Mrs Sharmaine Hare
School Line: 5759128 ext 155
Email: [email protected]

Regular attendance is a school and Ministry priority as it is the basis for maximising student achievement and improving student welfare and their sense of belonging.  The school target is to have 80% regular attendance (students attending 90% of a term) averaged throughout the year.  To support this target we request that parents do not take students on holiday during term time and inform the college of all absences.   Poor attendance may result in students being unable to participate in extra-curricular activities e.g. sport that takes place during the school day.  Your support in ensuring your child attends school regularly to maximise learning is appreciated.