Attendance plays an significant role in your child’s education. When your child is absent from school it is important that you contact the office to let us know. If we have not been informed about your child’s absence we have to contact you to ensure that your child is safe at home. Our attendance line is available 24 hours a day. If you know of an absence in advance due to a vacation, appointment, etc. please inform the office as we can put it into our attendance in advance. Please report your child’s absence as soon as possible by calling or emailing the school.
Telephone Absence Reporting
Call 519-578-7579 (press 1) and leave a voice message.
Please include the following information:
- Your child’s full name
- Teacher or grade
- Dates when your child will be absent or late
- The reason for the absence or late
- When your child is expected to return to school
Email Absence Reporting
Email: jen.derby@wcdsb.ca or deanna.vanbargen@wcdsb.ca to report your child absent.
Please include the following information in the email:
- Your child’s full name
- Teacher or grade
- Dates when your child will be absent or late
- The reason for the absence or late
- When your child is expected to return to school