To report your child’s absence from school please ring on 09 268 3958 and leave a message.
You must ring asap on the day you know your child will be away.
If your child is away for more than three consecutive days then you will need to provide a medical certificate.
Any child that has more than 20 days of non-attendance will be reported to Truancy for follow-up.
Student Learning Hours
Monday 8:40am-3pm
Tuesday 8:40am-3pm
Wednesday 9:40am-3pm
Thursday 8:40am-3pm
Friday 8:40am-3pm

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He mātauranga kōunga e whanake ana i te kairangi whaiaro o ia tauira.
Quality education that develops the personal excellence of every student.
Reporting Student Absence
If your child is going to be absent:
1. Please use the Absence function in the School App; or
2. Please email attendance@jchs.school.nz