At Wadalba Community School, we recognise that Senior Students (Years 11 and 12) are developing important skills in independence, time management, and self-directed learning. To support this, Flexible Attendance arrangements are available for students who have timetabled study periods.

When Flexible Attendance Applies

Flexible Attendance applies only to Senior Students who have a study period before or after their first timetabled class.
This usually means:

Period 1 off: Students may arrive later and check in at the Front Office before their first class.
Period 5 off: Students may sign out at the Front Office at the start of lunch (1:00 pm) and leave for the day.

Daily Attendance Requirements

All Senior Students must attend Roll Call every morning unless they have approved flexible attendance.
Students with a Period 0 or Period 1 timetabled class must be on site and in Roll Call at the usual time.
Some students will have a Period 0 lesson, which begins at 7:30 am. Attendance at this period is compulsory if this is timetabled.
If a student has an extension lesson after school, this will commence at 2:30 pm. Students cannot leave the school grounds and then return prior to this lesson starting

Study Period Options

When students have a study period during the day, they are encouraged to make productive use of this time. The Senior Study Centre, located in the Library, is available to students who need to access this space to study. Students can only access this space at recess and lunch, and must be in this space during scheduled study periods. Students are required to sign in / out at the Kiosk when entering this space.

Revoking Flexible Attendance

Flexible Attendance is a privilege that supports responsible, self-directed learners.

This privilege may be revoked at any time if a student:

Fails to follow school procedures for signing in or out
Displays ongoing behavioural or attendance concerns
Has an attendance rate below 90%
Has outstanding N warnings in any subject

If Flexible Attendance is revoked, the student will be required to remain on school grounds for all timetabled periods until the privilege is reinstated.