General

No student is to leave the college campus without gaining official permission from an appropriate staff member.

Qualification of leave

Leave outside normal authorised Department of Education & Training breaks should be considered a privilege, and will only be granted if students:

1. Ensure leave arrangements are finalised by Wednesday 9.30pm
2. Are not rostered to perform any duty
3. Ensure a replacement for weekend farm duty (if applicable) if a replacement can not be arranged – LEAVE WILL NOT BE GRANTED.
4. Are dressed correctly
5. Have no penalty to complete
6. Have not been “gated”
7. Short leave is only permitted with parental permission
8. Letters of approval are in the college administration’s possession prior to departure. (Host permission, parent permission, travel permission)

Approving authorities

1. Town or local leave (not overnight) Residential Supervisor on duty
2. Town or local leave (overnight) Head of Department - Residence
3. Weekend leave or other Head of Department - Residence

Travel

Is the responsibility of the student and/or parents, or guardian. The college will assist, if required, to arrange bookings. All students are encouraged to obtain a Transwa “smartrider” concession card.

Departure and return

Timings will normally be advised, however, on leave weekends and term holidays, students are NOT to return to the college prior to 2.00pm the day before classes recommence.

Students and parents are required to check out by signing with the Residential Supervisor when going on leave from the college. Rooms must be left in a clean and tidy condition.

Students must report to residential supervisor on return.

Download: Weekend Leave Form - students