At Baleares International College, we aim to make every day a valuable learning experience - not just by delivering an excellent education to students, but also by encouraging them to participate fully in the life of the school.
Every school day is crucial right from their very first day. Students learn through whole class teaching and learning sessions, small group focus activities and independent student led and student initiated learning opportunities. If children are absent from school, they miss these exciting key learning opportunities resulting in gaps in their knowledge and understanding. This can significantly impact upon their learning and development.
We place a high priority on children acquiring a sense of commitment towards regular attendance at school.
Drop-Off & Registration
Early Years
The Drop-off window is between 08.35am and 08.45am at the Nursery classroom. We ask all parents to respect this time. It is important that you bring your child to school punctually so the students can begin with their class day at 08.45 o'clock.
Registration is at 8.45am.
Students arriving after this time will need to enter through the main entrance and register at Reception. Students that arrive late will be marked as "late" on the school register.
Entrances and Collection point:
- Nursery classroom
Primary
The Drop-off window is between 08.30am and 08.45am and all students enter through the main doors of the school. Children should go directly to their classrooms. It is important that you bring your child to school punctually so the students can begin their class day at 08.45am.
Registration is at 08.45am.
Students arriving after this time will need to enter through the main entrance and register at Reception. Students that arrive late will be marked as "late" on the school register.
Entrances and Collection points:
- Year 1 and Year 2 - gate next to the Dining Room Terrace.
- Year 3 to Year 6 - main entrance, Reception door.
* An early morning club is offered from 8am until 8.30am at a charge of €5 per session.
Pick Up
The school day ends at 15.45, which is the collection time, we kindly ask parents/guardians to come and collect your child punctually. Students are to be picked up by parents/guardians and depending on which class your child is in, the collection point will vary:
- Early Years - the Nursery classroom
- Year 1 and 2 – the gate next to the Dining Room Terrace
- Year 3 to Year 6 – the main Reception door
If requested, older siblings can join their younger siblings to make drop and collection a little easier, but teachers must be informed.
If a child is not collected by 16.00 they will be taken to the main Reception and supervised by a member of staff.
Children who attend after-school activities meet in the main playground under supervision before they are sent to meet the leader of the activity. An extensive Extra Curricular Activities programme is offered in the afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.(Please see our Extra Curricular programme in our After School section)
If you make arrangements for another person to collect your child, you must communicate this with the office where they will ask for personal information and details of the named person.
Attendance
If a student is absent from school parents must notify the office on the actual day of absence, preferably by email to: administration.san@balearesint.net
On the child’s return to school, please send either a doctor’s note or a note from the parents clarifying the reason for the absence, which should be handed to the class teacher.
Parents must email the Principal, Mrs Compton, elizabeth.compton@balearesint.net to ask for authorised permission if your child will not be in school for a specific reason e.g. holiday, travelling; competitions.
Punctuality
Punctuality is a core value we wish to instil in our students. The school day begins promptly at 8.45am, please ensure your children are on time as children who arrive late miss crucial concepts. Students will be marked "late" immediately following this. Students who are late must report to reception to sign in.
