New Students
Transition
We realise that changing schools can be daunting! At macrob, we endeavour to make the transition into year 9 as quick and easy as possible. We encourage relationships with existing students through the LINKS leader and transport buddy programs, and we organise a number of activities, such as camp and form group competitions, that help new students get to know one another quickly. The Head of Middle School, Year Level Coordinators, the Student Welfare Coordinator and Form teachers are all on hand to support and guide new students as they enter the school.
Attendance
Students are expected to regular and punctual in attendance at school. There is rigorous monitoring of attendance on a daily basis and we request parent support in this matter.
All students should be at school by 8.20am each morning in order to be ready for the day’s program.
Absence from School
When a student is absent from school please phone 9864 7759
or email 
on the day of absence. Clearly state your daughter’s name, form class and the date of her absence/s.
Permission to leave school early during school hours
A student requiring to leave school early, a note clearly stating a reason for the early departure, the time the student is required to leave, form class and student's name is to be given to the Ms Robinson in the Registrar’s Office between 8.15am - 8.30am on the day that the Early Leaver's Pass is required.
Note: Formal lessons finish at 1.35pm on a Wednesday allowing students time to attend to extracurricular activities or other school events. Parents are encouraged to use this time to make dental or medical appointments, after first checking that your daughter is not required at school on that afternoon.
Late Arrival
All students who are late must sign the Late Book upon arrival. The late book is situated outside the Registrar’s Office. A note of explanation for this late is to be given to the Form Teacher on the day, or on the day immediately following. A note of explanation can also be emailed to the Attendance Officer on: 
Uniform Passes
Full school uniform is compulsory. If, for any reason, a student is unable to wear full, correct uniform, a letter of explanation should be supplied to the Year Level Coordinator before the start of the school day in order to issue the student with a uniform pass. The note must include a reason for your daughter not wearing correct uniform.
Blazers
The blazer is the compulsory outer garment of the school uniform. Students are not allowed to wear the jumper to or from school. It is an expectation that the blazer is worn to and from school unless the weather is particularly hot in which case students may wear their summer dresses without a blazer.
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Jewellery
Jewellery should be simple and appropriate to wear with school uniform. A watch, a pair of sleeper or stud earrings for those who have pierced ears are acceptable. Nose rings or studs and other facial adornments and piercings are not acceptable forms of jewellery. A religious symbol may be worn on a chain that cannot be seen above the line of the school uniform. Necklaces, rings, bangles are not to be worn. Girls may wear school badges or charity badges only.
Hair and Makeup
It is expected that hair will be of a natural hue if hair colouring is used. Ribbons and other hair ties, if used, should be in the school colours of maroon or grey.
Students are NOT to wear makeup, nail polish, additional piercings or jewellery other than that already stated.
Extended Family Holidays
The school is to be notified one term in advance of any extended absence of a student during the year. The student is expected to complete any work requirements prior to being absent and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure any such work is completed and that they are prepared for their return to school. A note of full explanation is to be given to the Year Coordinator with sufficient notice to make arrangements with class teachers.
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School Newsletter
This provides information to parents and students about the school and coming events of interest. It is available in print from the office every Friday – a copy is also available at www.macrob.vic.edu.au/news_newsletter.html
Illness at School
The first-aid assistant (Paula Glover) is on hand to provide assistance to students who are unwell. Students who are ill during school hours will not be sent home without parental permission. New laws prevent the school from dispensing any medication (including Panadol) to students without a specific note from parents requesting such treatment. We would ask that, where possible, students who are ill are kept at home so that they may recover more quickly and illness is not spread to others.
