Education Regulation 2005

illness or medical issues, including physical or psychological;

recovery from a circumstance mentioned in paragraph (a);

attending a medical appointment (including an appointment with a health practitioner in relation to the student’s mental health) where an out of hours appointment is not possible or appropriate;

accessing support or assistance in relation to domestic or family violence;

bereavement or attending the funeral of a relative or friend of the student;

religious or cultural observation;

family holidays that do not adversely affect the student’s ability to meet the requirements of their educational course;

attending a legal proceeding or meeting associated with a proceeding;

participation in any of the following events (whether or not directly arranged by the school), if approved by the principal:

debates;

sporting events;

musical or theatrical productions;

academic events;

any other circumstance that the principal is satisfied is reasonable to excuse a child’s attendance at the child’s school or an activity of the school.