Attendance 

Every Day Counts! 

The importance of regular school attendance.

At Bridgewater PS, we prioritise regular school attendance. We will work with families to ensure students are in class with their peers and teachers and enjoying all the benefits that brings. 

Attending school every day means experiencing what counts – the learning, friendship, fun and opportunities that can shape your child’s future.

Last year, students at our school missed on average 25.4 days of school. This equates to 5 weeks in a schooling year, and, over the course of your child’s attending from prep to 6, is the equivalent of missing almost ONE whole year of school!  

We understand that there are times when your child will need to miss school but to ensure minimal disruption to their education, please consider scheduling family holidays or medical/dental appointments outside of school time. If your child is well enough to attend but is worried about friendships, schoolwork or exams, please encourage them to come to school. Avoiding school can make these feelings worse and can create a negative pattern of behaviour. 

If your child is having difficulty attending school, talk to their classroom teacher or Mr Lehane or Miss Coffey about getting support. 

We know that parents and carers can be juggling challenges daily to get your children to school. If your child must miss school, notify us as soon as possible via uEducateUs or by calling the school’s number (5437 3081) so we can work together to support you.

For more information about the importance of everyday attendance, see Attendance and Missing School.

Remember, Every Day Counts.

From, 

Bridgewater PS staff