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Absences

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Every day counts

Students who attend school all day, every day learn better and achieve more positive outcomes. Regular attendance and punctuality is necessary for students to achieve the best results possible.

If an absence is unavoidable it must be explained.

Full day absence

Parents are required to report each full day absence, including the student name, year level, date of absence and reason by one of the following options:

  • Sending a text to 0428 676 495 for each individual student
  • Send an email to admin@birkdalesouthss.eq.edu.au
  • Respond to the daily text message sent by the school indicating that your student is not at school
  • Phone and leave a voicemail 3820 4333
  • Enter details for the Qparents App.

Absences of 10 school days or longer must be notified to the school.

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Last reviewed 29 June 2026
Last updated 29 June 2026