14 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Arriving Late o All students are to be at the College by 8.35am each morning and are to remain at the College until the conclusion of the day at 3.20pm. Parents/Caregivers of students who are late or absent from the College for any reason are expected to contact the College before 8.40am via SMS or email [email protected]. If a student is away and parent/caregiver contact with the College has not been made, the College will endeavour to contact the parents/caregivers to obtain details of the absence. When returning to the College a signed note in the diary explaining the absence should be presented to the Care Group (CG) teacher. If it is known in advance that a child will be absent for any reason, the CG teacher and College office should be notified. In the event of a known extended absence, the CG teacher, House Leader and Student Services should be notified. All appointments such as dentist, doctor etc. should be made out of College hours where possible. Absentee SMS line 0438 879 373 absentee@ gleeson.catholic.edu.au Family Handbook