Each child to whom the School Attendance Act applies is obliged by law to attend school every day, on which the school is in operation, unless there is a reasonable explanation for not attending.

Every absence of a child from school must be accounted for either by parents / guardians calling to the school or forwarding a written note. If a child has to leave school early or is absent from school for a part of the day, a written note must be forwarded to the class teacher in school. This is to ensure as far as possible the safety of children throughout school hours.

The school authorities are obliged to notify the school attendance officer when a child is absent regularly or if a reasonable explanation has not been provided, for an absence by the child's parents. (Governed by the Education Welfare Act of 2000).

The Board of Management will act in accordance with the National Educational Welfare Board as established under the Education Welfare Act of 2000.