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 and remain in school, employment or training until they turn 17.
For more information about compulsory school attendance, visit:
School frameworks (school rules)
As well as following the department’s operational policies, we have developed frameworks for our students in line with our school’s values and commitments.
At Tweed Heads South Public School we achieve excellence from preschool to Year 6 through high expectations and evidence-based teaching in engaging, safe and supportive learning environments. We work collaboratively to provide opportunities beyond the classroom to encourage our students to achieve success through a wide variety of artistic, musical, sporting and academic development programs specifically tailored in response to individual interests and strengths. We empower our students to foster a love of learning and provide them with the skills and knowledge to participate in their community at a local and global level to support them as lifelong learners. 2025 School Behaviour Support and Management Plan.
In today's digital age, it is essential to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to navigate online spaces safely and responsibly. Our school's Digital Devices and Online Services Plan 2024 (PDF 75.7 KB) includes a focus on digital literacy and appropriate use of digital devices and online services.
Tweed Heads South Public School supports the restrictions of mobile phones in accordance with the NSW Department of Education. Our Students Use of Mobile Phones in Schools Management Plan 2024 (PDF 137.7 KB) outlines our approach to the policy and in line with the policy all mobile phones will be handed in and stored in the School Office for the full school day, including recess and lunch.