Attendance

📊 Attendance Update – Term 3 Week 8

Attendance continues to be a key focus for us as it has such a direct impact on student learning and wellbeing. Every day in class makes a difference, and it’s encouraging to see many classes maintaining strong results as we head towards the end of Term 3. Week 8 saw a small dip overall, but also some excellent highlights worth celebrating.

Whole School Attendance (Week 8): 89.08% (slight dip of –1% from Week 7).
Highlights:
3JS – 97.62% (second week in a row above 95%).
Grade 5 – both classes over 95%.
5GW: 95.65%
5EM: 98.95% (just one student away from our first 100% for the year!).

📈 Attendance Across Term 3

When we look across the term as a whole, a clear picture of consistency emerges. Our weekly attendance has mostly hovered close to 90%, with some small dips in the middle of the term and stronger results at the beginning and around Week 7. These numbers show the resilience of our students and the support from families, especially during the colder winter months when illness can easily impact attendance.

Whole School Range: Between 87% and 92% each week.
Term-to-Date Average: 89.1%.
Weekly Snapshot:
Week 1: 92.12%
Week 2: 89.29%
Week 3: 89.59%
Week 4: 88.49%
Week 5: 89.84%
Week 6: 87.85%
Week 7: 90.08%
Week 8: 89.08%

These results highlight that while we have room to improve, our school community is doing a fantastic job of prioritising attendance. Thank you to all families for the effort you make to have children at school, ready to learn, every day.

We are so proud of the effort our students have shown in attending school during Term 3. Attendance plays a big role in learning, and it’s great to see so many students making it a priority.

✅ Students with 100% Attendance in Term 3

These students did not miss a single day of school this term:

0AC: Charlotte Holland, August Loescher, Liam Perry, Archer Ritchie, Cali Sarmiento
1JW: Jordy Barber, Olive Olsen, Alexander Spinelli
2AP: Kaylain Jeanes
2LP: Jude Burke, Jarrah Patten
3JS: Aubree Larkins-Spence, Aidan Ritchie, Bonnie Wylie
3JW: Riley Gonzaga, Louis Hartley, Jemima Keane
4GF: Otis Burke
4MW: Riaan Desai, Massimo Gill, Addy Hartley, Henry Howitt, Marley Miles
5EM: Sophia De Guzman
5GW: Elsie Keena, George Kornmann
6RM: John Howitt

✅ Students with 100% Attendance for the Year so far

These students have not missed a single day all year:

3JW: Louis Hartley
4MW: Henry Howitt
5GW: George Kornmann

📈 Students with Over 10% Growth (Term 2 → Term 3)

These students made significant improvements in their attendance this term:

0AC: Estelle Barbagallo (+17.8%), Charlotte Holland (+40.0%), Liam Perry (+13.6%)
1JW: Theodore Olver (+11.7%), Sylvie Scarlett (+10.4%), Liam Stephenson (+31.8%)
2AP: Kaylain Jeanes (+19.7%)
2LP: Jakobe Jenkins (+20.0%), Jarrah Patten (+15.9%), Hazel Todeschini (+11.0%)
3JS: Adeline Landy (+11.1%)
3JW: Riley Gonzaga (+48.5%), Alfred Jupp (+13.5%)
4GF: Dara Anthony (+20.1%), Iris Powell (+15.6%), Thea Saxton (+10.2%)
4MW: Riaan Desai (+21.2%), Addy Hartley (+26.5%), Jimmy Kain (+17.5%), Skylar Miles (+28.4%), Finn Mitchell (+14.9%), Cameron Potter (+11.5%)
5EM: Sophia De Guzman (+18.9%), Millie Mee (+17.5%), Josiah Patton (+12.9%)
5GW: Niamh Barrett (+25.2%), Jemma Lorrain (+14.8%), Charlie Meggs (+34.4%)
6RM: Paige Donald (+13.5%), John Howitt (+11.4%), Ethan Schoder (+11.0%)
6SH: Gabriella Ciancio (+21.7%), Sophia Jenkins (+19.5%), Milly Rose McMahon (+15.0%), Angus Mitchell (+10.8%)

👏 Congratulations to all of these students — their consistency and growth are a fantastic achievement. Thank you to families for supporting attendance and helping children arrive at school on time and ready to learn each day.

📚 Why Attendance Matters

Being at school every day helps students:

Build and strengthen friendships
Develop confidence and emotional regulation
Stay connected to classroom learning and routines
Experience consistency that promotes growth and wellbeing

Our Week 1 data shows that students who attended every day were more settled and confident in their learning and relationships. Even short absences can make it harder to reconnect and feel part of the class.

Seeking Assistance?

If your family is finding it difficult to get to school regularly, please know that we are here to help. You’re encouraged to speak with your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to our Wellbeing Team – Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky – for support.

We can assist in a variety of ways, including:

Creating a positive morning routine to reduce stress before school
Helping your child feel safe and connected at school
Offering support for separation anxiety or school-based worries
Adjusting your child’s transition into the classroom
Working with families to make a plan that suits your situation

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to work with you and your child every step of the way.

If you know that your child won’t be attending school, please contact the office and let them know that your child will be away!

PBIS Blitz – Moving Safely

This week’s PBIS Blitz focus is on Moving Safely. At school, we are teaching students how to move responsibly both inside and outside. Inside, this means walking calmly in corridors, keeping to the left, using quiet voices, and waiting patiently at doorways. Outside, it includes walking on hard surfaces, using paths, watching out for others when running or playing, and following playground rules. These routines help keep everyone safe, reduce accidents, and create a calmer learning environment.

How Parents Can Support at Home

Parents play an important role in reinforcing these habits. Here are a few simple ways you can help:

Model safe movement: Show your child how you walk carefully in busy spaces such as shops, car parks, or at home when carrying things.
Practise awareness: Remind your child to look around before moving, especially when others are nearby.
Use consistent language: Reinforce the same phrases we use at school, such as “walking feet inside” or “use the path.”
Praise safe choices: Notice and celebrate when your child shows safe movement, whether at home, in the yard, or in public spaces.

Together, we can help students build safe, respectful, and responsible habits that they will use in all areas of their lives.

Holiday Hints and Preparing for the New Term

As we head into the school holidays, this is a wonderful time for students and families to enjoy a well-earned break. Holidays can be a chance to recharge, spend time together, and try new things. Families might like to explore local parks and walking tracks, visit the library, play board games, or simply enjoy slow mornings at home. Keeping a balance of activities—some fun outings mixed with rest days—can help children return refreshed.

Visit local parks, playgrounds, or walking tracks for fresh air and exercise.
Spend time at the library – borrow books, join a holiday program, or enjoy quiet reading.
Plan a family game or movie night at home.
Try simple cooking or baking together.
Explore creative activities – drawing, painting, Lego, craft, or music.
Organise playdates with friends or cousins.
Encourage daily reading or journaling.
Include “slow days” for rest and relaxation.

It’s also helpful to keep some gentle routines in place during the break. Regular bedtimes and consistent meal times give children the structure they’re used to at school and make the transition back smoother. A few minutes of reading each day or doing a creative activity like drawing, building, or cooking together can keep minds active in a fun way.

Routines for Parents During the Holidays

Keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time – helps everyone stay rested and makes the return to school easier.
Plan balanced days – mix fun outings with quiet time at home.
Keep mealtimes consistent – regular family meals provide stability and connection.
Set aside “tech-free time” – for board games, conversations, or outdoor play together.
Encourage daily reading or learning moments – even 10–15 minutes keeps the mind active.
Build in downtime for yourself – whether that’s reading, exercise, or a quiet coffee.
Stay connected with routines like a short walk, prayer/meditation, or gratitude practice to keep everyone grounded.

As the new term approaches, families might like to gradually return to “school routines.” A few days before school starts, encourage children to:

Set out uniforms and organise school bags.
Adjust bedtime and wake-up times to match the school schedule.
Talk about what they are looking forward to in the coming term.

This combination of fun, rest, and preparation helps children enjoy their holidays while being ready to return to school positively and confidently.

Parent Involvement

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