Principal's message
Every school day is a big day
The Ministry of Education have recently launched a campaign called '
We all know that Attendance is key to doing well in school but sometimes we do not appreciate the disruption it can cause to their learning when they do not attend regularly.
Students might say 'I might stay home today; I'm feeling tired' and it’s easy to agree with them. However, routines around attendance are vital as everyday is important in building friendships, relationships with teachers, sports practices, connections and memories they will take into the rest of their life.
Data shows a year 11 student who attends school every day has about a 90% chance of achieving NCEA Level 1. But when attendance drops down to half, they only have a 1-in-5 chance.
What if my child needs to be away from school?
Your child should go to school every day. But sometimes they might need to be away from school because they are too sick to attend, have an appointment or need to be at a tangi or funeral.
If your child is going to be away from school you should let the school know as soon as possible. You will need to let the office know that your child will be away, why and for how long.
Your child’s safety and wellbeing is a priority for the school. If your child doesn’t turn up to school we will send you a text message by 10.30am. If we don't hear from you, the Learning advisor will get in touch with you to make sure your child is okay.
If your child is going to be away for several days, you may want to talk to their LA about getting some work to do while they are away.
Does my child have to go to school every day?
Yes. Under the Education and Training Act 2020, parents and carer's of school children up to 16 years old can be prosecuted if their child is away from school without a good reason.
However, if your tamariki are sick, they should stay home and limit the spread of illnesses.
Te Tāhuhu o te Matauranga | Ministry of Education has created a new hub with information and tips for whānau about why attendance is important, and how you can get your tamariki to kura regularly.
Check out the website below, and let’s give our kids everything they need to achieve their full potential.
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