Kanahooka High School

Towards a better world

Telephone02 4261 4011

Emailkanahooka-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rules and policies

Uniform guidelines

Kanahooka High School takes a proactive approach in encouraging our students to wear an approved school uniform. If a student attends the school out of uniform, they are required to bring a note to present to their roll call teacher, where they are issued with an out-of-uniform pass.

For a guide to Kanahooka High School's uniform please click on the Dress Code file below. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school.

Shoes have been a continuing issue for students at Kanahooka High. Below is a guide for what shoes are acceptable and which shoes are not. This is an OHS issue for students, especially those who undertake practical subjects.

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.

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.

Young people below the age of 17 who have completed Year 10 must be:

  • in school, or registered for home schooling 

  • in approved education or training, such as a traineeship, apprenticeship or TAFE

  • in full-time paid employment (average 25 hours a week) 

  • in a combination of work, education and/or training (average of 25 hours a week combined).

Students 17 years and over who are enrolled in school must attend school regularly to meet HSC course requirements. 

As a parent or carer, you are responsible for ensuring your child attends school every day when they are of compulsory school age. You must explain all absences to the school within 7 days.

For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:

School frameworks (school policies)

The following frameworks apply to students at our school.