St Monica’s Primary School - Evatt
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Moynihan Street
Evatt ACT 2617
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Email: office.stmonicas@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 6258 5105

Compass

COMPASS Parent Portal- Absentee Information  

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A reminder that COMPASS is the main form of communication between school and home. Using COMPASS is the most efficient way to submit absentee notes when your child(ren) is away. Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn states the point below as Parent Responsibilities when it comes to their child's attendance at school.  

  • Parents/carers must ensure that enrolled students attend every day of school, and every activity or event the school requires the student to attend, during the required times. This is known as the ‘full-time participation’ requirement.
  • Parents/carers must provide an explanation to the school for any absence, ideally on or before the day of absence, and no more than five school days after the absence occurs. At St Monica’s we ask that this is done through the Compass Portal.
  • Parents/carers may be liable under the ACT Education Acts if students fail to attend school without a reasonable excuse.
  • Parents/carers must notify the school of planned absences of up to 25 school days in a 12- month period (including 25 part days) in writing, including the reason for the absence.
  • Planned absences of more than 25 days in a 12-month period, other than sick leave, have additional requirements and parents/carers must apply in advance for extended leave or exemption. The application and approval process complies with strict requirements of the ACT government.
  • Parents/carers should understand that schools are required to record any absence as an unapproved or unjustified absence, unless they receive and accept a reasonable explanation before the attendance register is finalised.

Child Safety- Reminder about Photographs and Social Media  

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Taking photographs is made easier due to our usage of smart phones. We understand that parents enjoy taking photos of their children on special occasions such as awards or carnivals. However, please be mindful that we have students who are not to be photographed or images not to be published on social media.  

Please remember, if you are taking photos at any school events, we ask that you only take images of your own child. If other children are in the image, please refrain from posting it on social media.   

Thank you for your cooperation with this important consideration.