Regular attendance is vital for student success and academic growth. At Bellavista, we emphasise the importance of being present and punctual every day. Please email Lebo at reception@bellavista.org.za with all day-to-day absence notifications and requests.
- Absence on the day:
Parents/guardians must inform the school office of a student’s absence by 09h00 on the day of the absence. Illness, medical appointments, family emergencies and religious observances are considered excused with appropriate documentation.
- Early departure:
Should your child need to leave school early to attend a medical appointment etc., please ensure that you advise the school secretary timeously. Please do not rely on direct communication with the teachers in this regard.
Your child will be sent to the school office reception where you will sign him/her out in person. Should you have delegated a family member or other person to collect, we do need to be appraised of that individual’s identity and receive the instruction to release your child to that individual.
- Planned/extended absences:
If a student will be absent for more than three consecutive days, parents must notify the school principal in advance and provide supporting documentation. Email Theresa Garden at secretary@bellavista.org.za, all requests should be submitted at least two weeks before the first day of intended absence.