Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Our school uses the department's School Community Charter to ensure all of our communication is collaborative and respectful.
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:
School frameworks (school rules)
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
Values are taught in the classroom to help our students to:
- develop a love of learning
- pursue excellence and high standards
- develop care and respect for themselves and others
- take pride in their work
- exhibit a strong sense of fairness and social justice
- have respect for and understanding of Australia's history including the cultures and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples of Australia, and Australia as a multicultural society
- have an appreciation of Australia's history and multicultural society
- actively participate as citizens.
Any behaviour that infringes on other people's safety such as harassment, bullying or any illegal behaviour will not be tolerated at our school.
School Contributions (PDF 221KB)
Student Wellbeing (PDF 363KB)
Uniform (PDF 318KB)
Year 11 Crossroads (PDF 251KB)
BYOD- Bring Your Own Device (PDF 221KB)
Attendance Procedures (docx 16 KB)
Follow the links to download a note to use if your child is
- absent Absence Note
- late to school Lateness
- to leave early Leave Early
For more information, download the relevant information about Parramatta High School's policies:
It is expected that students at Parramatta High School will:
Show Respect by
- considering the feelings of others
- valuing their culture and their point of view
- showing regard for their personal safety
- caring properly for the school environment and the property of others
Take Responsibility by
- resolving differences with others non-violently
- cooperating willingly with others in the school community
- volunteering to contribute constructively to school life
- being proud of the school
- being accountable for my actions
Be Honest by
- telling the truth
- being trustworthy in my dealings with others
- treating others fairly
- keeping my word
- working to the best of my ability