Learning Diversity News
As We Head Into the Final Term- Attendance
As we head into the final term of the school year with longer days, warmer weather and the festive season on the horizon, it’s a good time to remember how important regular school attendance is for your child’s learning and development.
We understand that this time of year can be especially busy for families and sometimes routines can be disrupted. However, helping your child stick to regular bedtimes and daily routines can really support their energy, focus and confidence at school.
If your child is finding it hard to come to school or if you have any concerns about school refusal or attendance, please don’t hesitate to speak with your child’s teacher. We’re here to help and work together with you to support your child’s wellbeing.
Why going to school is important
https://www.vic.gov.au/attendance-and-missing-school
Going to school every day is an important part of your child’s education. Children and young people learn new things at school every day, connect with friends, have fun and develop good habits that help them to succeed. Attending and participating in school will help your child:
- develop important skills and knowledge to help them learn
- develop social and emotional skills such as good communication, resilience and team work
- establish friendships with peers which help develop self esteem and a sense of belonging.
There is no good number of days for missing school. Being away from school for 1 day a fortnight adds up to missing 4 whole weeks of school a year.
Find out the facts about the social media 'ban' or delay
https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions
It’s not a ban, it’s a delay to having accounts.
This means there will be no penalties for under-16s who access an age-restricted social media platform, or for their parents or carers. However, age-restricted social media platforms may face penalties if they don’t take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from having accounts.
Social Media Age Restrictions Hub
For more information, please visit the link to the social media age restrictions hub on eSafety Commissioner website.