Absences & Signing Out

If your child is going to be absent or arriving late, please let the school know.

We encourage you to call the school before 8:00 am to leave a message 604-888-6033 Press 1 or email  WESAttendance@sd35.bc.ca We experience a higher volume of calls between 8:00 and 9:00 am. 

**If you send a message in after 9:00am you still may receive a call out regarding your student's absence. 

Please do not email Ms. Bainbridge as if she is absent, the school will not get the message.

Students who are late (arriving after 8:50) need to check in at the office before going to class.

We require the following information on your absence email:

• Students First and Last Name
• Grade
• Division
• Length of absence (if more than one day please include first date not attending and last date not attending)
• Reason (illness, late, appointment, vacation)

In fairness to all, please do not send your child to school if they are sick. We have neither the facilities nor the personnel to care for sick children.  Our policy is to send students who are sick, home as soon as possible.

Signing Students In/Out:

If you require your student to leave school early - please email with the same information above but include the time you wish your child to leave school. We will do our best to have them ready in the office for pickup. Students need to be signed out by a parent or authorized pick up person. 

Extended Absences:
If you are planning an extended absence (over 2 weeks) please fill out the following form and email to Wesattendance@sd35.bc.ca  

Extended Absences Form - Fillable.pdf

Moving/Withdrawing – PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE YOU MOVING 

Parents are asked to inform the school as soon as possible if/when they know that their children will be leaving our school or not returning in the fall.  

Please fill out the form below if you are not returning to Willoughby and email it to mbainbridge@sd35.bc.ca Withdrawal Form - Fillable.pdf