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.
DARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL SPORTS POLICIES
Policies in sports provide a supportive framework which promotes fair play and appropriate behaviour in all school sporting activities. These codes apply to players, teachers, coaches, principals, parents, officials and spectators who together provide the environment in which school sport is played.
Sun protection policy: Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Research has indicated that young children and babies have sensitive skin that places them at particular risk of sunburn and skin damage. Our sun protection polic (PDF 191KB) provides the mandatory framework necessary to keep our students safe from the sun.