If you are absent during the teaching period because of illness or some other reason, let your School know as soon as possible, and:

If the absence is seven consecutive days or less in the teaching period, complete and submit a Student Absence form so that your absence can be recorded. No medical evidence is required for the absence.

If the absence is for more than seven consecutive days in the teaching period, you should complete and submit an extenuating circumstances form as the prolonged absence could have affected your learning. Usually, medical evidence will be needed if you were absent due to ill-health.

If you’re ill or for some reason feel you won’t be able to submit a piece of coursework by the deadline:

If you are ill during the teaching period, such that you cannot complete coursework as scheduled, contact your School Office and request an extension. This must be requested before the deadline. If the coursework forms a significant part of the assessment for a unit, then you may be required to submit an extenuating circumstances form.