Absences and exemptions

If your child is going to be absent, you must notify the office of the relevant (Senior) Head of Year.

On their return to school, pupils must present to office of the relevant (Senior) Head of Year a note dated and signed by their parents or legal guardian in their carnet de liaison (parent-teacher correspondence book), as well as a doctor’s note for any absence of more than two days.

Permission from the Director of Education, Youth and Sport must be sought at least 15 days in advance for any planned special absence.
See the factsheet: "How to request permission for a special absence".

In the event of a one-off absence from the canteen, please inform the school in writing via the specific pages of the carnet de liaison (parent-teacher correspondence book).

In the event that your child needs to be fully or partially exempted from physical and sports education, a doctor’s note must be supplied. This will not exempt your child from the requirement to be in school.

Download form to be completed by your doctor: