Attendance 

Over the next few weeks we will be providing some tips and ideas from the Department of Education for supporting student attendance. Setting up good attendance patterns can lead to future success and can help students feel more engaged and connected at school.

Family holidays & appointments

• Try not to schedule hair, dental or medical appointments during school hours. Arrange family holidays during scheduled school holidays so that students don’t miss out on classes and feel left behind. 
• If it is necessary to be absent from school for an extended period, arrange with your school for a Student Absence Learning Plan.

USEFUL WEBSITES/CONTACTS

• Department of Education and Training - https://www.vic.gov.au/attendance-and-missing-school 
• Kids Matter - www.kidsmatter.edu.au  
• Youth Beyond Blue - www.youthbeyondblue.com.au 
• Headspace - www.headspace.org.au 
• Reach Out – www.reachout.com 
• Raising Children Network - www.raisingchildren.net.au  
• Kids helpline - 1800 55 1800 24 hours a day, seven days a week or web counselling 
• Parentline – 1300 30 1300 (8:00am to 10:00pm seven days a week) and web counselling Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:00am and 2:00pm