Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age has the legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attends a school full-time on every school day for the educational program in which the child is enrolled, unless the parent has a
reasonable excuse.
Notifying the school of absences
The safety and wellbeing of students are the highest priorities for our school. Parents need to know if their child hasn't arrived at school, and schools need to know when and why a child is absent.
Please provide
a reason for your child's absence before or as early as possible on the day of the absence by:
- Using QParents
- Emailing
absences@brookfieldss.eq.edu.au and your child's class teacher (be aware that the teacher may be away and may not receive the message)
- Phoning (07) 3374 7360 (absence line) or Phoning (07) 3374 7333 and choosing Option 1
A child should be enrolled in and attend school from the beginning of the school year in the year that they turn compulsory school age (six years and six months).
Please refer to our Attendance and Absence Policy (PDF, 271KB) for further information.
Early Departures and Late Arrivals
All parents are to please bring their student/s via the office if arriving after 8:55am to ensure they are signed in, this will update their absence on the roll. Please note that even if you have emailed Admin advising your student/s will be late it is still mandatory that they are brought to the office to sign in.
If you need to collect your child/ren early (before 2:55pm) please ensure that you email both your class teacher and Admin.
Please note ALL STUDENTS must come to the main office to be collected prior to 2:55pm, unless confirmed otherwise by Admin.
Only persons over the age of 18 who are listed as 'Emergency Contacts' are permitted to collect students early. Parents must send Admin an email for any one time collections ensuring they include the adults:
- Full Name
- Relation to your child/ren
- Their best contact number
- Reason for collection
Ensuring your child/ren sign in and out of school correctly is for their safety.