What are Absences?
A state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist.
How Many Absences Are Allowed In A School Year In South Africa
If the absence reaches 10 consecutive school days, the learner’s record in the class register must be canceled on the grounds of continuous absence. The cancellation should take place only after the principal has again made a reasonable attempt to contact the parents.
How many days do South African students attend school?
Altogether, there are around 200 days in the South African school year. Privately-run international schools in South Africa may have slightly different holiday dates from state schools, so it is advisable to check the annual calendar with your child’s school if they are privately educated.
How do you deal with students who are always absent?
Here are seven practices that I use to engage students who miss class.
- Keep a catch-up binder.
- Empower their friends to support them.
- Keep a class blog or online portal.
- Schedule one-on-one time.
- Incorporate characters with diverse abilities and health statuses into curricula.
- Reach out.
- Partner up.
What happens if I don t send my child to school South Africa?
Unless there is a valid cause for keeping the child from school, Section 3(6)(a) of SASA makes a parent liable for a fine or imprisonment of up to 6 months if a learner does not attend school during this compulsory period.