Tenterfield High School

Respect - Responsibility - Do Your Best

Rules and policies

Bring Your Own Device "BYOD" Policy

Tenterfield High School is a BYOD school. This means that every student needs to bring their own device everyday. The school maintains some laptops for students who are unable to buy their own.

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A copy of our BYOD Policy can be reviewed here

Student Guidelines

A copy of our Student Guidelines can be reviewed here.

This document details the expectations of student behaviour and clear processes that will be followed for any inappropriate behaviour. It is important that all students and families are familiar with the information contained in the booklet.

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.

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: