LEAVE REQUEST
When parents register their children at GSIS, they also accept that they should attend school regularly and participate in compulsory school events. Granting leave of absence constitutes an exception and requires the request in writing by either parent or legal guardian. The following permission procedure must be followed:
- Any long leave or absence immediately before or after school and public holidays, even if it is for individual lessons, must be sought from the Principal at least ten working days in advance of the desired date.
- For other absences, the following applies:
- Missing individual lessons has to be sought from the respective subject teacher.
- Missing up to one school day has to be sought from the class teacher.
- Missing two to five school days has to be sought from the respective Head of Stream.
Absence from school disrupts both the individual student and the entire class. To minimise these disruptions, parents or legal guardians must provide a clear explanation for seeking leave. If no explanation is provided, any leave request will be denied.
Keeping medical appointments or the participation in important family events are valid reasons in line with our school regulations. Unfortunately, any parental business commitments or attractive travel opportunities do not qualify for missing lessons.
Please take into consideration that all absences will be recorded on the half-term or end-of-year school report. It is important that students catch up on any missed classwork and homework during their absence. They should consult their teachers promptly to discuss this matter. Students should also be aware that tests and assessed exercises planned for the period when they are absent, will not be rescheduled, unless it is at the wish of the concerned teacher. In any case of repeated unauthorized absences, the school reserves the right to dismiss pupils from GSIS.
Kindergarten attendance is not compulsory which is why these guidelines do not apply, however the department should be notified in writing well in advance if any student misses up to one day and the Principal for any long absences.
