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.

We are committed to resolving complaints promptly, so it's best if you let us know about your concerns as early as possible.  School Community and Consumer Complaint Procedure.

For some matters it may be appropriate to talk to the school principal.  If you aren't sure who to complain to, your child's teacher or school office staff can provide you with the correct contact details.  Making a complaint about our schools

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.

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.

Student Behaviour Support and Management Plan

Engadine Public School is committed to explicitly teaching and modelling positive behaviour and to supporting all students to be engaged with their learning.  Key programs prioritised and valued by the school community are Positive Behaviour for Learning, Restorative Practices, and Smiling Minds, Kids Matter.

Engadine Public School School Behavour Support and Management Plan 2025

SBSMP2025

You can access further information via the following website: antibullying.nsw.gov.au

For information on the Department Of Education Behaviour Code for Students please visit the following website : https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/translated-documents/behaviour-code-for-students