Attendance and reporting absences
O’Sullivan Beach Primary School uses an SMS communication system for managing attendance.
Absences SMS number: 0418 120 687
- At approximately 10:00am parents/guardians will receive an SMS advising that; according to school records, their child is absent without a reason.
- An SMS will also be sent if a child arrives late to school.
- Parents/guardians can then respond via SMS with a reason for the absence or late arrival.
- If no reason for the absence is provided by either SMS or phone, a reminder SMS will be sent at approximately 2:00pm.
- If an absence reason has been provided in advance, no messages will be sent.
Students will be marked as late after 8:50am and are required to enter via the front office.