Importance of Consistent Attendance at School

Maintaining an attendance rate above 90% is critical for academic success, and missing more than five days in a term can indeed lead to falling below this threshold. You might not think it now but poor attendance can have the real-world implications for the future.

Academic Gaps: Missing school frequently, even for just a few days, can create gaps in a student’s learning. Each day of school covers new material as well as reinforcing existing concepts, so absences can disrupt this continuity.

Weekly Absences: If a student misses one day each week, they’ll miss around ten days in a term, which is already above the five-day threshold for a 90% attendance rate.

Short-Term Absences: Even occasional absences for illness or family reasons can add up quickly, especially if they occur early in the term.

Consistent Attendance: Encourage your child to attend school every day unless they are genuinely ill or facing an unavoidable situation. Regular attendance helps them stay engaged with their school work and peer interactions.

Addressing Barriers: If there are frequent absences due to health issues, family problems, or other challenges, please work with us to find solutions. St Laurence O'Toole and our teachers have the resources to help address these issues.

Open Communication: Maintain communication with teachers and school staff to stay informed about your child's progress and any issues arising from their absences.

Maintaining a high attendance rate is essential for ensuring that students have the best chance to succeed academically and socially.  School provides a structured environment for learning, social interaction, opportunities for personal growth and helps individuals build a strong foundation for their academic and professional success.  School helps children gain essential skills, expand their horizons, and have they opportunity to contribute positively to our local community and society as a whole so let's keep them coming regularly and consistently.