Every Day Matters
Video: Every day matters
Why attendance matters - Let's do the maths
Missing a day here or there may not seem like much but absences add up and can impact your child’s learning more than you think. When your child misses one day a week over a year, that’s 40 days of school, 8 weeks of lessons and 2.5 years over their school life lost.
Key things your child gets from attending school
They learn...
and strive to achieve success.
Make friends...
and build a sense of belonging at school.
Build skills through fun...
that will serve them through their learning journey and beyond.
Did you know?
95% attendance
Students are expected to have above a 95% school attendance rate, because days missed is years lost. That’s why making sure your child comes to school every single day (unless genuinely sick) is so important.
Holiday time
Please remember, holidays should only be booked during school breaks. Students should be at school every day during school term, right from the first day until the last.
Safe learning environment
We know that the last couple of years have been tough, and we will continue to prioritise student’s health and wellbeing by listening to health advice, providing support and maintaining a safe learning environment.
Tell your child's school
- If your child misses school due to illness, religious reasons, family circumstances, or other reasons, remember to contact the school within 7 days to explain the reason for absence.
- If your child arrives at school late or needs to leave early, you will need to go to the school office to sign your child in or out and explain the reason for the absence.
- If you’re having difficulty getting your child to school and on time every day, contact the school for support.