Deputy Principal News

Good Afternoon Everyone, 

I have attached some important information below from the Department of Education website regarding the importance of attending school. 

Going to school every day is an important part of your child’s education. Children and young people learn new things at school every day, connect with friends, have fun and develop good habits that help them to succeed. Attending and participating in school will help your child.

There is no good number of days for missing school. Being away from school for 1 day a fortnight adds up to missing 4 whole weeks of school a year. Where possible, you should avoid your child missing school, for example, make appointments for your child outside of school hours and keep family holidays to outside term time.

Missing one day per fortnight adds up to missing four weeks of school a year.

A number of students are coming to school late and being picked up early.  Our learning block starts at 8.50am. Students that arrive after 8.50am miss the important 'welcome circle', class prayer and the attendance role. Students that are picked up early also miss vital learning, assessments and key messages at the end of the day. 

Please reach out if you need any assistance with attendance or have any questions regarding this. 

Have a wonderful long weekend ! I'm looking forward to walking my dog and spending some time with my family. 

Kind regards, 

James