Winmalee High School

A positive education and positive behaviour for learning school

Telephone02 4754 2822

Emailwinmalee-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Attendance and absences

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In our school community we take pride in being:

  • Respectful
  • Responsible
  • Learners

Regular attendance is essential for students to effectively embrace our school values and maximise their potential. It is an important component of the school’s learning program – academic, sporting, cultural and social.

Winmalee High School encourages regular attendance and punctuality. These are essential for academic achievement, self-discipline and employment opportunities. To help our students achieve full potential we need teamwork between the student, the school and parents. 

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Therefore we seek assistance from parents to:

  • Encourage students to attend and to be punctual (before 8.30am).
  • Explain any absence promptly via a reply to the text sent on the day of absence, the Sentral Parent Portal, email the school with 'attention Student Services' in the subject line, send a handwritten note or phone the school on 4754 2822.  Where reasons for absence are not provided records will indicate unexplained absence. It is a requirement of the Department of Education to follow up and capture explanations for absences within a 7-day period.

  • Contact the school immediately to report any ongoing absence so that we can work together to address any issues.
  • Arrange appointments at the doctor, dentist etc. outside school hours wherever possible (preferably NOT Wednesday afternoons as Sport is an integral part of the school's curriculum).
  • Please contact the school if there has been a change to your mobile contact number.

See Attendance Policy 2019  for more information.

Sentral Parent Portal logo

Winmalee High School uses the Sentral Parent Portal and Sentral for Parents app, available from the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

Parents and carers of families who are new to the school will be emailed a letter which contains a personal Access Key to access your child’s information. If your child lives between two households, each individual parent can receive their own Access Key. If there is an additional parent who does need access, or you require a new key, please contact the front office on 4754 2822 or email winmalee-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au to obtain an additional, separate Access Key.

Within the Sentral for Parents App you will have access to your child's attendance information with the capacity to view and explain full day absences. You will also be able to view their timetable, the school calendar, daily notices and school reports.

If your child is absent or late you will still receive a daily absence text message. Please reply to your text notification including student's name & reason for absence.

The app is not required to use the Parent Portal on a computer/phone or tablet and can be accessed via https://winmaleehs.sentral.com.au/portal. Parents/Carers must use a valid email address to create a username. Once successfully registered you will be prompted to enter your username (email address) and the password you created. To see information from the school and to link to your enrolled children, enter the Access Key sent in a separate email. Please note that each key can only be used by one user. 

Written notes, emails with 'attention Student Services' in the subject line and phone calls - 4754 2822 - are also acceptable ways to explain your child's absence. 

Please contact the school if there has been a change to your mobile contact number.

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