Attendance

Celebrating Attendance – Term 1

We’re proud to share that we’ve had a strong start to the year when it comes to student attendance. As a school, our average attendance for Term 1 was 91.91%. While this is a great effort, we are continuing to aim for our school-wide target of 95% attendance to ensure every student has the best opportunity to learn and grow.

Thank you to all the families who support their children to be at school every day, on time and ready to learn. Every day counts!

Why Attendance Matters Even a few days missed each term can add up quickly. Here's what attendance looks like across a school term and year:

Attendance Rate	Days Missed per Term (10 weeks)	Projected Days Missed per Year
100%	0 days	0 days
95%	~2.5 days	~10 days (2 weeks)
90%	~5 days	~20 days (4 weeks)
85%	~7.5 days	~30 days (6 weeks)
80%	~10 days	~40 days (8 weeks)
75%	~12.5 days	~50 days (1 full term)

For example, a student with 90% attendance will miss one full month of school by the end of the year. If you would like to check your attendance percentage, you can check on PAM or ask your classroom teacher.

Class Attendance Averages Congratulations to the following classes for their excellent attendance:

3JS – 96.22%
Prep AC – 95.61%
6SH – 95.03%
5EM – 94.76%
2AP – 94.16%
Prep HE – 94.11%
3JW – 93.65%
2LP – 93.64%
6RM – 92.81%
4GF – 92.30%
1JW – 91.90%
5GW – 91.22%
4CM – 90.14%

If you are wondering what your individual attendance percentage is, you can check on the PAM app or email your classroom teacher or the office to find out. Let’s continue working together in Term 2 to keep attendance strong. Every school day is a chance to learn, grow, and connect.

✅ Why Attendance Matters

✅ Every school day counts! Regular attendance helps students stay connected, build friendships, and keep up with learning. Thank you, families, for supporting your child’s routine and engagement at school.

Let’s keep building positive attendance habits together! 🎉 If you have any questions or need support, feel free to speak to your classroom teacher, Mrs. Antonowicz, Mrs. McSweeney or Mr. Podosky.

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

Each week we have a routine or a blitz that we are focusing on. This week’s is about how to use our Mini Whiteboards.

Supporting Positive Behaviour at St. Kilian’s

At St. Kilian’s, we are committed to creating a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. To support this, we have clear expectations around attention signals, hands-on behaviour, and problem-solving.

Ready in 5 – Our New Whole School Cue to Start

At St. Kilian’s, we’ve introduced a new routine called “Ready in 5” to help students transition smoothly and calmly into learning. This strategy will be used by all teachers and during whole-school gatherings to help create a calm and consistent environment where students know exactly what is expected of them.

How it Works – The “Ready in 5” Routine:

The teacher says: “Ready in 5”
They raise one hand and count down with their fingers: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Then the teacher asks: “Ready?”
Students respond by saying: “Ready”, stopping what they’re doing, looking at the teacher, and listening

This approach supports calm transitions and helps everyone start on the same page, ready to learn.

Try It at Home!

“Ready in 5” can be a helpful tool at home too—for transitions like packing up, getting ready for school, or coming to the table. Using the same consistent cue your child hears at school can make home routines smoother and more positive:

Say: “Ready in 5”
Count down: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Ask: “Ready?”
Wait for your child to respond “Ready” and give you their attention

It’s a simple but powerful way to help children learn to pause, focus, and get ready to listen—whether at school or at home.

Problem-Solving – Getting Help from an Adult

When problems arise, we encourage students to use their words and seek help from a teacher or staff member if they cannot solve the issue on their own. This might be if someone isn’t following the rules, if they feel unsafe, or if they need help working through a disagreement. Teachers are always available to listen, guide students through a solution, and ensure fairness.

💡 How Families Can Support at Home:

Model problem-solving language – Phrases like “Can we find a way to share?” or “Let’s take turns” help students learn effective communication.
Encourage independence – Before stepping in, ask “How do you think you could solve this?” to help them develop their own strategies.
Remind students that teachers are here to help – Let them know it’s always okay to ask a teacher for help when needed.

By working together, we can continue to make St. Kilian’s a safe, respectful, and supportive place for everyone. Thank you for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home!

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