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:
Attendance at Model Farms High School
At Model Farms High School, we recognise the importance of regular attendance for student success and academic achievement. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes punctually and consistently. Absences from school must be justified with a valid reason, such as illness or family emergency, and promptly communicated to the school by a parent or guardian. We encourage students and families to prioritise attendance to maximise learning opportunities, foster student friendships and social connections and ensure continuity of learning. Regular attendance is promoted and valued by parents and staff via regular communication, monitoring and recognition of outstanding attendance. For further information, please read the Model Farms High School policy by clicking the 'Attendance Policy' hyperlink below:
Parents can apply for Extended Leave and make requests for their children to leave early from school in the 'forms' section of School Bytes Portal or by clicking on the link below:
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.
The Model Farms Uniform Policy can also be found on the "What we Offer" page in the uniform section.
Mobile Phone and other Technology Use
Model Farms High School Behaviour Support and Management Plan