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:
At Erskine Park High School, we recognise the direct relationship between attendance and student achievement. Attendance is recorded and monitored through the electronic system "Attendance". Regular attendance is promoted and valued by parents and staff via regular communication, monitoring and recognition of student efforts.
Parents and guardians are able to access information about their child's attendance using the parent portal, which is updated daily.
Go to the parent portal registration page to register.
Once your registration has been confirmed, go to the parent portal to log in.
Extended leave
If a parent wishes to apply for extensive leave for their child, they need to apply to the principal and supply details about the leave, including dates, reasons, visas, etc.
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.
Enrolment
Erskine Park High School is renowned for providing outstanding educational opportunities where all students take pride in their achievements. The school’s enrolment policy has been developed to meet the needs of the local community. View the enrolment policy (PDF 167KB) for more information.
Mobile phones
Learning at Erskine Park High School is our priority. Use of mobile phones during the day causes disruption to the smooth operation of the school and its primary function; it is intrusive and unsettling to the learning environment. Of equal concern is the fact that mobile phones have been targeted by thieves, with phones stolen from school bags or pockets. View the mobile phone policy (PDF 325KB) for more information.
Uniform policy
It is the expectation of our school community that all students attending Erskine Park High School will be dressed in the school uniform. View the uniform policy (PDF 128KB) for more information.
Bring your own device
Erskine Park High School values the importance of technology and the need to harness a learning tool relevant to students in the 21st century. By facilitating bring your own device (BYOD), Erskine Park High School empowers students to tailor their choice of technology and gives them the direct involvement in the way they use technology to meet their educational needs. View the BYOD policy (PDF 498KB). for more information.
Locker policy
The locker policy covers the use of lockers and student responsibilities when using them. View the locker policy (PDF 45KB) for more information.
Information technology acceptable usage policy
Erskine Park High School allows students to use computers in a variety of ways, including accessing the internet. Students may use the network for supervised email exchange for educational purposes and storage, display and exchange of educational information. View the information technology acceptable useage policy (PDF 112KB) for more information.
School attendance policy
Regular attendance at school is essential to assist students to maximise their potential. Schools, in partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students. At Erskine Park High School we recognise the direct relationship between attendance and student achievement. View the student attendance policy (PDF 51KB) for more information.
Senior student attendance policy
As a senior student of Erskine Park High School you have some extra rights and responsibilities. Students must attend school until they are 17 years of age—or in full time work or other study. Good attendance will result in successful learning and achievement. Your enrolment as a senior student is conditional on you knowing and understanding your responsibilities. View the senior attendance policy (PDF 35KB) for more information.
Anti-bullying policy
Erskine Park High School is committed to being a happy and safe school with harmonious relationships between all members of the school community to promote student and staff wellbeing. All members of the school community are expected to show respect and tolerance for individual differences and diversity and behave as responsible bystanders and digital citizens, supporting the school’s anti-bullying plan through words and actions. View the Anti-Bullying Plan for more information.
Student wellbeing policy
Erskine Park High School is committed to creating quality learning opportunities for children and young people. In doing so, it is essential to understand the strong links between student wellbeing and learning. The student wellbeing policy (PDF 1900KB) is to outline the programs, systems and procedures to support the wellbeing of all students at Erskine Park High School.