Attendance: Every 

day counts

School is better when your child is there 

Going to school every day is the single most important part of your teenager’s education.   

Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts them behind and can lead to missed opportunities to grow. 

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes. Being away from school for 1 day a fortnight equates to missing 1.5 years over 13 years of school.

Getting in early

It’s never too late to improve attendance. Even in the middle years, when school can seem the most challenging for students and when attendance rates can be at their lowest. Going to school more often can make a big difference. We are there to help if you are having attendance issues with your child. 

Top attendance tips for parents

• Our aim is to work in partnership with parents – act early if you have any concerns by contacting the school and asking for advice and support. Use the opportunity to share your insights about what is or is not working well
• Remember that every day counts 
• There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness 
• Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day 
• ​Have open and prompt communication with the school about all absences
• Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or planning family holidays during the term ​and contact the school where this is unavoidable
• Seek help from the school if you are concerned about your child’s attendance and wellbeing. 

Congratulations to all students who have achieved a Term 2 attendance of 99% or above.