Attendance & Assemblies
From Adrienne, Acting Assistant Principal
Attendance Categories
At NMPS, we think that a great education starts with students showing up to school every day on time.
When students miss school often, they miss out on learning the important skills they need to succeed in later years, even if they're just a few minutes late. There's no safe number of days or minutes to miss school – each day a student is absent puts them behind and can affect how they feel about learning. Missing school leads to lower achievement in math, writing, and reading.
If your child must miss school, please ensure you communicate this with the school using the Compass platform.
Explaining some of the attendance categories on Compass:
Medical/Illness
Student is not at school for a medical reason.
Medical Appointment
Student is not at school for attending a medical appointment.
Parent Choice
Parent Choice, unauthorised by the school. Parent Choice must be used for a reason that does not does not fit any other category and you must provide a reason in the comment box.
Family Holiday
Student is away on a family holiday.
Religious/ Cultural Observance
Student is away from school for a religious or cultural reason.
Year 2 learning about the human body
Year 2 learning about the human body
Term 3 Assembly Schedule
We are excited to share with you regarding the upcoming assemblies in Term 3. These assemblies are fantastic opportunities for our school community to gather, celebrate our students' achievements, and foster stronger connections among parents, students, and staff.
Friday assemblies scheduled for Term 3:
Week 1: Senior Assembly, Errol Street
Week 2: Junior Assembly, Molesworth Street
Week 3: Senior Assembly, Errol Street
Week 4: Junior Assembly, Molesworth Street
Week 5: Whole School Assembly, Errol Street
Week 6: Senior Assembly, Errol Street
Week 7: Book Week Parades… more information to come!
Week 8: Junior Assembly, Molesworth Street
Week 9: Senior Assembly, Errol Street
Week 10: Whole School Assembly, Errol Street –*Last Day of Term 3, Early Dismissal at 2:30 from Errol Street
It's important to keep in mind that assemblies are subject to weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, we may need to make adjustments or cancellations. We will communicate any changes through Compass to ensure everyone is informed.
We encourage you to mark these dates in your calendars and join us for these assemblies. Your presence and support mean a great deal to our students, teachers, and staff. Let's come together as a community to celebrate our students' achievements and witness their growth and progress.