Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.
Attendance and absences
Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.
In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent.
Young people below the age of 17 who have completed Year 10 must be:
in school, or registered for home schooling
in approved education or training, such as a traineeship, apprenticeship or TAFE
in full-time paid employment (average 25 hours a week)
in a combination of work, education and/or training (average of 25 hours a week combined).
Students 17 years and over who are enrolled in school must attend school regularly to meet HSC course requirements.
As a parent or carer, you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day when they are of compulsory school age. You must explain all absences to the school within 7 days.
For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:
School frameworks (school rules)
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
Procedure for student welfare enquires
As a parent/carer if you would like to address any concerns you have with your child at school please note the following guidelines:
- You can contact the relevant teacher for the faculty/subject. Calls will be directed frm the front office or you can email the school at the general email address and we will forward the email to your childs teacher for the subject. Email alstonvill-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- Further the Year advisor will be contacted if the issue cannot be resolved by the faculty teacher.
Behaviour Code for Students
Please read the Behaviour Code for Students which outlines the standards of behaviour expected in all NSW Public Schools.
Revised Student Behaviour Policy
The NSW Department of Education's revised Student Behaviour Policy and new Suspension and Expulsion Procedures, came into effect at the start of Term 1, 2024.
Our school has a strong commitment to making sure our classrooms are safe and inclusive for all students and staff.
This commitment is reflected in the revised policy and procedures.
We will continue to work closely with families and students to maintain positive and respectful classrooms where our students can thrive.