Attendance Matters 

It is important for children to attend school all day, every day. 

When is it OK not to go to school? 

An Ok reason is one that prevents your child from getting to school. This could include: 

1. when your child is sick or unwell 
2. attending cultural or religious observances such as sorry time and funerals 
3. an unavoidable natural event such as flood, waters or a cyclone 
4. unavoidable medical appointment
5. The Principal decides if the reason given for your child's absence is acceptable.

It's Not OK to miss school if your child: 

1. is celebrating a birthday
2. is going on a family holiday
3. is visiting family and friends 
4. has slept in or had a big weekend
5. is looking after other children 
6. has sport or other recreational activities that have not been approved by the school 
7. has appointments such as haircuts and minor check ups 
8. If possible routine medical and other health appointments should be made either before or after school, or during the school holidays. 

Why is going to school so important?

At school, many concepts such as literacy and numeracy are taught in sequence. Missing school means missing out on learning -whish can often make it difficult to catch up later. 

Going to school every day helps children learn the important life skill of 'showing up' - at school, at work, to sport and other commitments. 

Every day at school counts towards a student's learning.