Visit the NSW Department of Education’s policy library for all current operational policies.
Rules and policies are in place to make sure your child remains safe and well at school.
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:
Anti-Bullying
Cessnock Public School uses a range of preventative and reactive strategies to discourage bullying behaviours. Please click the link below for the latest version of our Anti-Bullying Plan.
Anti-Bullying Plan 2024
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.
