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 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.
THS Student Use of Digital Devices and online services policy
THS Student Use of Personal Electronic Digital Device Procedure
THS Anti Bullying Plan
THS Student Learning and Behaviour Policy
THS Unity Dress Code
NSW Public Schools Behaviour code for students
Aerosol deodorant policy
-Some members of the THS community suffer from severe allergies to aerosol deodorant sprays or perfumes that can act as a trigger to an asthma attack or bring on a severe migraine in a sensitive individual.
-Aerosol deodorants are banned from school premises, excursions, sporting events and all events where students are in confined spaces.
-Roll-on and stick deodorants are permitted at school.