Lithgow High School

Per ardua ad astra - through adversity to the stars

Telephone02 6352 1422

Emaillithgow-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Attendance and Absences

Attendance Policy and Procedures

Attendance matters

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:

Student Extended Leave

If you are planning on taking your child out of school for 5 or more days please complete an application for extended leave.