Missing a week of school for Xmas trip to NZ (Heber)

[ClaireClaire]

Hello there,

We're going to New Zealand for Christmas (to visit family), and are planning to take the kids out of school for the last week before Xmas holidays.

Can any Heber parents advise me on the best way to talk to the school about this? I seem to recall there was some discussion about this on the forum a few months ago, but can't find the thread. Can I just write a letter explaining our circumstances? If the headteacher doesn't give us permission, and we go anyway.... what happens then?

Appreciate any advice.

Claire

[Curmudgeon]

Yes write a letter requesting permission and outlining why

Fully expect a standard response confirming that they won't approve the absence so it would go down as unapproved family holiday

Go anyway and have a lovely time

I assume attendance dis normally excellent

Under 85% would be deemed persistent absence and you might get EWO involvement etc

[MummaB]

Claire

I gave PM'd you.