To ensure the safety of all TCAS students and to meet Ministry of Education requirements parents or caregivers are to inform the school of any absence including the reason for absence on any given day. If leaving a message it is important to leave a short explanation for the absence otherwise it will be recorded as unjustified by the Ministry of Education.

The Attendance Officer who is responsible for accuracy at The Catlins Area School is Tania Barr and the following options are ways how you can record an absence.

Call Student Centre:  (03) 4158 036 ext 1 if the Student Centre is unattended a message can be left 24hr a day 

email: [email protected] OR [email protected].nz

Portal Login  - via the school website using individual students user name and password - if you don't have these details contact Tania