Student Attendance
It's not okay to be away
Why is it important for a child to attend school regularly?
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If your child misses the basic skills in primary school they can experience difficulties with their learning
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Regular attendance is essential to make sure learning is not disrupted
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Schools help children develop important social skills, such as friendship building, teamwork, communication skills and a healthy self-esteem
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What can I do if my child says they don't want to come to school?
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Remain calm! Be firm and quietly say that they are going to school and continue with your usual morning preparations
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Keep a regular morning routine. Set the alarm for a reasonable time to get ready.
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Have school uniform, shoes, maybe even lunch ready the night before
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Homework, take home book, hat and everything ready the night before school
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TV before school can prevent some children from getting ready. It is recommended that there is NO TV on before school - use it as a reward after school
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Speak to your child's teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal or Student Well Being Coordinator who should be able to help you
What is my responsibility as a parent/care giver?
Make sure your child:
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Attends school on ALL school days
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Is on time every day
Make sure you:
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Tell the school if your child is away and the reason why
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Contact the school if your child does not want to come to school
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Arrange doctor and dentist appointments for after school or during school holidays
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Arrange personal shopping trips or special birthday celebrations out of school hours
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Do not allow your child to stay at home for minor reasons
Did you know:
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That if a child misses 5 days from school that he/she misses out on ten hours of Literacy (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Speaking & Listening) instruction and five hours of Numeracy (Mathematics, Number, Measurement etc)?
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If a child has 20 days away that is equal to half a term, and 40 days away from school is equal to a whole term?
