How many days of school has your child missed this semester?

21 June 2018

0-6

7-10

11-20

20+

This is within normal range. A child with this attendance rate is able to take full advantage of the teaching and learning opportunities available to them.

This attendance rate is below average. A child with this attendance rate could miss over one year of learning between Prep and Year 10.

This is a poor attendance rate. A child with this attendance rate could miss up to two years of learning between Prep and Year 10.

This is a very poor attendance rate. A child with this attendance rate could miss over two and a half years of learning between Prep and Year 10.

Being one half hour late for school each day from Year 7 – 12 is equivalent to missing one half year of learning.

Remember:

Students need to attend school regularly to make the most of educational opportunities and to reach their full potential.
There is a direct link between school attendance and achievement later in life.
Poor patterns of attendance in the early years lead to poor patterns of attendance throughout the school years.
Poor attendance makes it difficult for children to form positive relationships with their peers.

What can parents do?

Ensure that your child attends school on all designated school days.
Only allow your child to be absent from school if there is a legitimate reason such as illness.
Immediately notify the school if your child is going to be absent.
When your child returns to school send a note to the classroom teacher which clearly outlines the reason for your child’s absence.
Ensure that your child is on time for school every day.

Kylie Baxter – Acting Head of Junior School

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