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 and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.
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.
Mitchells island Public School is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We value positive relationships between students, families, and teachers, built on respect and open communication. Our programs, including Life Skills Go, Choice Theory, The resilience project and Student Representative Council, help develop social skills, responsibility, and leadership.
We uphold high expectations for behaviour, guided by principles of positive support, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning. Mitchells Island Public School is committed to providing a safe, bully-free environment, both online and offline, ensuring the wellbeing of all students.
