Marsden Park Public School

Every child, every chance, every day

Telephone02 9627 1644

Emailmarsdenpk-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rules and policies

Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.

Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.

Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.

Attendance and absences

Students must attend school regularly so they can achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options.

In NSW, all children from the age of 6 are legally required to attend school or be registered for home schooling through the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). All students must complete Year 10, or its equivalent and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.

For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:

All student absences from school MUST be reported in writing to the class teacher, stating the reason for the absence.  Students arriving late to school or leaving early MUST be signed in/out at the school office by the parent or carer.

Prolonged absences should be referred to the Principal, including overseas holidays as it is a requirement to report these long absences to District Office.

School frameworks (school rules)

As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.