Extended Leave
An extended leave form should be completed if your child will be away from school during term time for holidays or overseas trips.
The form must be filed with the office and approved by the Principal.
Click here for the Extended Leave Form Request for Student Leave During Term Time
Attendance Plan
At Glen Eden Intermediate School, we believe attendance is a shared responsibility, so we focus on reducing barriers that might prevent students from attending school and supporting whanau in getting tamariki to school. When students fall into irregular attendance, GEIS will take action to support the student to return to regular attendance.
Parents and caregivers are vital partners in ensuring regular attendance. When a child cannot attend school, parents must communicate with the office stating the reason why they are away. Each school day, if your child is away and we haven’t heard why: the office will make contact through a text initially. If the office does not hear a response from the parent, the child will be marked as Truant. If a student is going to be absent from school, parents/caregivers are requested to notify the school by 8:30 AM on the day of the absence.
If students are genuinely ill, obviously the best place for them is to rest at home so that they can make a quick recovery and return to school. But not all symptoms mean a day off is necessary. The Ministry of Education offers clear guidance on when to send your child to school, when to keep them home, and when to seek medical help: Knowing if your child is well enough to go to school – Ministry of Education
The Glen Eden Intermediate School Attendance management plan was approved by the school board on Tuesday 3/3/2026
