Garin College – Attendance
Attending school on a regular basis is essential for a successful education. We ask that you advise us if your child is absent from school for any reason, beforehand where possible. Keeping us informed helps ensure our attendance records remain accurate and supports student safety.
How to report an absence:
KAMAR PORTAL (preferred method)
- Access the Portal in either of the following ways;
- Go directly to garin.school.kiwi
- Visit the Garin College website and click on “Portal” in the maroon strip near the top of the page.
- You then look for the button called ‘Absence Report’. This can be done for absences that day and the next day.
Email attendance@garincollege.nz or leave a message on our attendance answer phone 543 9490
If you receive a text message regarding attendance you can reply to this text message.
If you wish to check the attendance of your child at any time you can log into the Garin College Parent Portal.
Signing in and out through the School Office:
The signing in and out process is to help us keep track of our students should there be a fire drill, lockdown etc. Students must sign in and out during the day via the student office e.g. for a dental or doctor’s appointment, trip, arriving at school late etc. These absences must be explained by a parent/guardian or caregiver.
Parents and Caregivers should advise of student external appointments in advance; our Admin Team will pre-recorded the absence in our attendance system which will aid in the quick release of your student from school.
If feeling unwell during the day:
Students must check in to the Student Office if they are feeling unwell during the day. We can then monitor them in the sick bay if needed. It also means we can contact you to make arrangements for them to be picked up. Please ensure you have spoken with one of the office staff before collecting your student. It is important that students are picked up from the office/reception area. Please do not make arrangements other than this with your students.
Trips during term time:
A reminder that if your student will be away for three or more days for a non-school related trip, competition, or holiday, permission must be requested from the Principal.
Please contact the school in advance. For these situations, email the Principal, John Maguire, at johnmaguire@garincollege.nz at least one week beforehand to request permission.