Supporting regular attendance and clear communication.

 

At Albany Senior High School, regular attendance is essential for learning, connection, and student success. We work in partnership with whānau to support strong attendance and ensure absences are communicated clearly and consistently.

Attendance Expectations

Albany Senior High School is committed to meeting national attendance expectations. These expectations are shared at the start of each school year with whānau through our “Acing Attendance” strategy, communicated by our Principal, Claire Amos.

General absence processes

To notify the school of a late arrival, early departure, or full-day absence, please report this through the Parent Portal. The portal can be accessed via a web browser on your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

We ask that absences are reported before 9.30am wherever possible, to ensure attendance is recorded accurately for your rangatahi.

Instructions to report an absence

Click here to view a video version of these instructions. If you need your ASHS Portal (KAMAR) Parent/Caregiver login credentials, please contact jcoenen@ashs.school.nz

For ease of use, families may wish to create a shortcut to the Parent Portal on their mobile device. Instructions for setting this up can be found here.

Special Leave

For extended leave of more than three days, a Special Leave Form must be completed and submitted to reception for the Principal’s approval.

• At least two weeks’ notice is requested.

• The form must be printed, as the rangatahi is required to speak with each of their kaiako before the application is submitted.

If you have any questions about attendance or reporting an absence, please contact the school for support.