Reporting an Absence
Please notify the school before 9:00am if your child will be away.
Contact us via:
- school app, Hero Parent Guide
- Email: office@ngatitoa.school.nz
- Phone: 04 236 7785
- Text: 027 236 7785
Please include:
- Your child’s full name
- Room number or class name
- Reason for the absence
Planned Absences
If your child will be away (e.g. holiday), please notify the school in advance in writing.
This can be emailed to the school office.
Attendance Requirements
All absences must be explained.
Unjustified absences of three consecutive days or more may be referred to the Attendance Service.
Student Lateness
If your child arrives after the 8:55am bell, they must:
- Report to the school office
- Sign in and collect a late pass
- Give the pass to their teacher
Signing Out Early
If you need to collect your child before 3:00pm:
- Go to the school office to sign them out
- Provide a reason for early pick-up
- Inform the school if someone else is collecting your child
Attendance Management Plan
For more information, please refer to our Attendance Management Plan.
Please ensure your contact details are up to date so we can reach you if needed.