Excursions and Retreats Policy

Excursions and Retreats are an amazing opportunity for students to attend an out of school experience with their teachers and fellow students, to expand their knowledge on a particular subject, participate in sporting events and to enrich their faith.

With this in mind, the College wants to ensure that every opportunity is presented to students to attend these excursions. Consideration however, needs to be made in regards to the cost, preparation and management of these out of school events and as such policies need to be put in place to ensure that the experience is enjoyable for both staff and students.

Below are the requirements for all school excursions and year group retreats:

  • All excursions at the College are non refundable. However we understand that circumstances may occur where a student, through no fault of their own, is unable to attend and these circumstances will be taken into consideration in determining whether an exception is possible.
  • As per the agreement signed by parents/carers and students upon acceptance of enrolment at St Paul’s College, it is a compulsory for students to attend all spiritual/religious retreats e.g. the Year 7 Belonging Day. 
  • Excursions will not be billed to your school fee account. They must be paid for by the due date and failure to do so will result in the student being unable to attend. If payment of the excursion is a concern, parents/carers are encouraged to contact the school to discuss further.
  • A pattern of non attendance at school for unexplained/unjustified reasons during a school year, will affect the eligibility of a student to attend an excursion.
  • Any behavioural matters relating to a student will be reviewed prior to an excursion and may affect the eligibility of a student to attend an excursion.

How to consent for your child to attend Events:

  1. The easiest way to consent (and pay, if required) is via Compass, either the app or desktop version. If you are having any difficulties with Compass please contact the College office for assistance.

  1. If you are unable to access Compass you may request a paper consent form be emailed to you or sent home with your child. This will need to be completed, signed and returned to the College.

We are unable to accept verbal consent (e.g. phone call) or other written consent (e.g. email or note) for your child to attend an Event.  However, please be aware that if you pay for an Event via the College office (phone or face to face) this will be considered consent for your child to attend the Event.

If a student does not have consent given in the required manner they will be unable to attend the Event.