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What should a parent/guardian do if a pupil will be absent for less than one full school day?

• Request prior permission from the Class Teacher

• Call the Head of Senior School

• Send an email to the principal

• Do nothing

If a pupil is absent due to illness, what is the correct procedure for the parent/guardian?

• Contact the school on the morning of the absence

• Wait until the pupil returns to school

• Send a letter to the government

• Ignore the absence

A pupil who returns to school after an unplanned absence must bring what with them?

• A letter from a parent/guardian explaining the reasons for the absence

• A doctor’s note only

• A gift for the teacher

• Nothing is required

Imagine a pupil is frequently late due to unreliable public transport. What steps should the pupil and their parent/guardian take according to the school’s policy?

• Request a Late Pass from Mr Mallinson and communicate the issue to the school

• Ignore the lateness and hope it goes unnoticed

• Complain to the transport company only

• Arrive late without informing anyone

Why might a pupil’s punctuality record be important for their future, according to the document?

• Prospective employers may ask the school for a reference about punctuality

• It affects their grades directly

• It determines their eligibility for sports teams

• It is required for school trips

At what time will pupils be considered late for class after the morning break?

• After 11.00 am

• After 11.18 am

• After 11.20 am

• After 11.30 am

Under what condition can pupils be excused from PE or Games?

• If they are feeling a bit tired on that day

• If a parent/guardian has written in advance requesting that they be excused

• If they do not have the proper kit

• If they are late to class

If no member of staff arrives to supervise a class within five minutes, what should a pupil do first?

• Leave the classroom

• Report directly to the Depute: Standards and Ethos

• Seek out the relevant Head of Department or another member of the department

• Start the lesson themselves

If it is raining during break or lunch, what should pupils do?

• Go to their next classroom, sit down, and act responsibly

• Go outside and play

• Congregate in the corridors

• Skip class

What must pupils do if they need to go to the toilet during a timetabled period?

• Leave without informing anyone

• Sign out of class and sign in on an Exeat Form

• Ask a friend to inform the teacher

• Wait until the end of the period