A range of Department and/or School policies and rules exist to ensure your child remains safe and well at school and to support their ongoing learning and development.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
NSW Department of Education’s Policies are grouped into the following categories:
eg: anti-racism, Aboriginal, gifted and talented, multi-cultural, students with disabilities
eg: curriculum, literacy, numeracy, homework, library, mentoring, sport and physical activity
eg: bullying, nutrition, incident reporting, protecting and supporting young people
eg: social media, bring your own device, student use of the internet and online services
eg: attendance, school excellence, enrolment, uniforms, leading the school
eg: excursions, overseas students, visitors
eg: code of conduct, accreditation, secondary employment, working with children, allegations against employees
eg: community use, maintenance, construction, procurement, surplus land
eg: complaint handling, media relations, information security, records management and motor vehicles
eg: invoice payments, voluntary school contributions, pre-school class, budget policy
HSHS School Policies
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed policies for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
The below policies relate to the day to day administration and student expectations at Hunter Sports High School.
Click on any of the policy links below for further information.
Attendance and absences
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.
Young people below the age of 17 who have completed Year 10 must be:
in school, or registered for home schooling
in approved education or training, such as a traineeship, apprenticeship or TAFE
in full-time paid employment (average 25 hours a week)
in a combination of work, education and/or training (average of 25 hours a week combined).
Students 17 years and over who are enrolled in school must attend school regularly to meet HSC course requirements.
As a parent or carer, you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day when they are of compulsory school age. You must explain all absences to the school within 7 days.
For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit: