Rules and policies

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 Attendance Policy
• Student wellbeing – compulsory school attendance.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Procedures

At Colyton Public School we use the Positive Behaviour for Learning [PBL] system as a way to deliver and implement behaviour expectations to students, teachers and the community. This is achieved through the use of a common language when both teaching and reinforcing expected behaviours and addressing inappropriate behaviours. Vocabulary is the ‘key’ to the success of PBL at Colyton Public School starting with our four core expectations: Safe, Responsible, Respectful, Learners.

For more information about the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) system visit:  

PBL Procedures