On the day following an absence from college, Department of Education regulations require a written explanation from the child’s parent/guardian.
These notes are retained and must coincide with absences marked on the class roll. The teacher will follow up all unexplained absences. Any continual unexplained absences will be referred to the School Administration.
Report an Absentee
Tel: 08 9562 9850
Email: johnbutler.pc@education.wa.edu.au
Absentee Text Message Number 0437 064 425
MGM Outreach+ Messaging Service
The college uses the MGM Outreach+ Messaging Service, primarily to manage our student absences.
Parents of students who are absent after confirmed updated registration each day, will automatically receive a text message from the college.
The text message will read:
JBPC records show [Student Name] is absent [Current Day], [Current Date]. Pls reply SMS or phone 9562 9850. student name & reason
Parents can directly reply, with the reason for student absence or contact the college to update our staff.
This service is intended to support and improve our student absence management. Parents can still submit prior notification of absence through Connect, email or by contacting the college. This service will also be utilised on occasion to communicate messages regarding special and emergency events.
