St Bede's takes a proactive approach to managing illness and we appreciate the support of our families in keeping our community as healthy as possible. St Bede's will continue to follow health advice in notifying parents of health matters. Parents are asked to keep unwell children at home in an attempt to recuperate and overcome illness as quickly as possible.

Compass is the easiest and most efficient way to advise the school of student absences as it notifies the classroom teacher and provides visibility for staff. If there is a more serious illness, please reach out to notify the office. Thank you to parents who log absences in a timely manner.

Athough there is widespread illness across Canberra and St Bede's, our school has one of the best attendance rates in Canberra. I thank Mrs Jodie Luhrs for her prompt follow up of absences.