Placeholders for Late SMS

Placeholders for Late SMS

When configuring the Late SMS feature in the System Configuration - Leave, you have the ability to customize the template that will be sent to boarders who are late. 
The default Late SMS reads:
Dear _%bfname%_, you are now _%minutes%_ late.
Please contact Mr. _%sfname%_ _%slname%_ on _%smobile%_ now.
-or-
Dear Johnny, you are now 15 minutes late.
Please contact Mr. Bob Edwards  on 905 895 1755 now.
The Placeholder options available are:
bfname = Boarder First Name
Minutes = number of minutes late
sfname and slname = Staff First/Last Name
smobile = Staff Mobile

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