How do I report my student absent, late, or on leave for an event?

Please either submit an absence via the School Apps absence form, or call 09 371 9000 ext. 1 before 8:45am to leave a message for our staff. Please include your name, the student’s name, and the reason for the absence.

Under the Education Act, school attendance is compulsory unless the student is unable to attend due to illness, medical appointments, or sudden or serious illness of a close family member. Any other reasons will be noted but may not be justified as a valid reason for absence.

Attendance Management Plan at Waiheke High School

Please find attached our 2026 Attendance Management Plan:

This outlines how we manage attendance at Waiheke High School, following the Stepped Attendance Response (STAR) highlighted below.

The STAR sets expectations for school, student, parent/guardian, Ministry of Education and broader system responses to student absence. It provides a series of activities that should be considered when students meet absence thresholds. The STAR and supports for using it, including this, are available on the Ministry of Education’s website: Stepped Attendance Response (STAR)