Blockout dates

Create and manage dates that can be blocked out for various reasons within the school calendar.

Create a blockout date for the calendar

1. Click Add Blockout Date.

2. Enter details:

   • Start Date: (Required) Select the start date using the calendar.

   • End Date: (Required) Select the end date using the calendar.

   • Description: (Required) Briefly describe the reason for the blockout.

   • Block: Select the modules to be affected by the blockout:

     • Leave and Absence

     • Student Events (ACE)

     • Professional Learning (PL)

     • Professional Practice Days (PPD)

3. Click Save.

Blockout date behaviour

When creating an event (leave, student event, etc.) that falls within a blocked-out period, a confirmation message will appear:

• "The [event type] you are trying to create falls within a blockout period: [Date Range]. Do you wish to create the [event type]?"

Modify details of a blockout date

1. Select the blockout date range from the list.

2. Make changes.

3. Click Save.

Delete a blockout date from the calendar

1. Select the blockout date range from the list.

2. Click Delete.

3. Confirm the deletion.