At St John Paul II College, we encourage students to submit their assessment tasks on time. Meeting deadlines is essential for maintaining consistency in marking, providing timely feedback, and ensuring equity for all students. However, we also understand that sometimes students may need extra time, and we support them in completing their work even if it is late.

To ensure fairness, the following guidelines apply to all senior non-test assessment tasks:

• Due Dates & Times: All assessments must be submitted by the specified due date. Physical submissions are due by 4:00 pm, while digital submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 pm on the due date.
• Extensions: If a student is unable to meet the deadline due to exceptional circumstances, they must apply for an extension at least three days in advance and provide appropriate supporting documentation.
• Late Penalties: If a task is submitted late without an approved extension, a penalty of 5% per day (including weekends and public holidays) will be applied, up to a maximum deduction of 35%. Any work submitted more than seven days late will receive a zero score.

Leave Processes

If a student requires leave for two or more days, a formal application must be submitted in advance. To apply for approved leave, families must complete the Senior Application for Extended Leave (2–10 days) and send it to the principal at principal.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au before the leave begins.

Please note that leave is only approved in exceptional circumstances, and holidays scheduled during term time are not considered a valid reason for absence. Unapproved absences may be recorded as unexplained and could result in a void grade.