Attendance & Engagement

🌟 The Power of Presence: Supporting Your Child’s Attendance

At Saltwater, we know that every school day matters. Regular attendance builds the foundation for academic success, positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging. 

While absences are sometimes unavoidable, prioritising attendance wherever possible is one of the most impactful ways families can support their child’s learning and wellbeing.

📊 Attendance Snapshot – Start of Term Two

Below is a summary of attendance across the school based on our most recent data across the year so far:

While many year levels are maintaining strong attendance, this data highlights areas where we can continue to improve. Even small increases in attendance can have a significant impact on student learning, confidence and connection to school.

🏡 How Families Can Support Attendance

📚 Why Attendance Matters

• Students who attend school regularly achieve stronger academic outcomes

• Consistent attendance supports the development of routines and independence

• It strengthens friendships and connections with peers and teachers

• Students feel more confident and engaged in their learning

When students are present, they are not just learning content, they are building the social and emotional skills needed to thrive.

🤝 Supporting Students to Stay Connected

At times, students may feel reluctant to attend school. This can often be linked to confidence, friendships or feeling unsure in new situations.

At Saltwater, we know that strong relationships are key. When students feel:

• safe

• supported

• connected

they are far more likely to attend regularly and engage positively in their learning.

If your child is experiencing challenges with attendance, please reach out, we are here to work in partnership with you.

🌱 Working Together

Strong attendance is built through a shared commitment between home and school. By working together, we can ensure every student feels supported, confident and ready to learn each day.

Together, let’s make every day count.

Brent Syme

Assistant Principal