Attendance Matters

Every Lesson Counts

Term 4 is well underway, and there is still plenty of learning happening at school. As we move towards the end of the year, regular attendance remains important.

Being at school every day helps students stay connected, keep up with learning, complete important tasks and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

Being at school also means being present in the classroom. Students are encouraged to remain in class for the duration of each lesson and to make sure they have the equipment they need before class begins. Students should avoid leaving class to visit their locker or collect forgotten equipment. Similarly, toilet breaks should be managed between lessons wherever possible.

Every minute of learning counts, and frequent time out of class can quickly add up and impact a student's learning.

We encourage families to support students to attend every day, arrive on time, come prepared and remain engaged in class throughout the lesson.

Unexplained Student Absences

Submitting Attendance Notes: A Quick Guide

To assist you, we've included a step-by-step guide on how to submit attendance notes through Compass. This guide is also available in our EMC Attendance Matters booklet, accessible via our website: www.emc.vic.edu.au.

As Term 3 comes to an end, please check Compass for any unexplained absences and submit an attendance note as soon as possible. Medical absences need a certificate (uploaded to Compass or handed to Student Services), and missed SACs need one handed to Senior Admin.

Our attendance target remains 95%, and we thank our students, parents and carers for the continued effort toward this goal.

Questions? Your child's Home Group teacher is the first point of contact.

A step-by-step Compass guide is available in the EMC Attendance Matters booklet at www.emc.vic.edu.au.

Thank you for your continued support in maintaining accurate attendance records and supporting your child’s learning.

Kind regards,

EMC Attendance Team