Report an Absence

We have an absence alert system in operation at Duffield School. Should your child be unable to attend school, please call or email to report the absence or late arrival.

If your child is absent or late, and you have not called or emailed, you will receive an automated phone and email message after attendance is taken at 8am and/or 12:15pm. Please reply to this message and contact the school to confirm the absence.

Telephone Absence Reporting

Call 780-892-2644 and press 1 to leave a message.

Please include the following information in the phone call:

  • Your child’s full name & class or teacher
  • When your child will be absent or late
  • The reason for the absence or late
  • When your child is expected to return to school

Email Absence Reporting

Email duffield.absence@psd.ca to report your child absent. 

Emails must be submitted before 7:30am on the day of the absence. 

Please include the following information in the email:

  • Your child’s full name & class or teacher
  • When your child will be absent or late
  • The reason for the absence or late
  • When your child is expected to return to school