A new campaign is about to be launched : “Let’s Get to School – Te Tai Tokerau” “E Te Tai Tokerau - Hoake tātou ki te kura”

The campaign is the result of a partnership between Northland schools and our regional Ministry of Education. It is a way for schools and the MOE to send a unified message to all whānau and school communities that regular attendance is important for the future of our tamariki. Every day matters.

‘Regular’ attendance is defined for statistical purposes as 90% or higher. However, the Ministry of Education analysis shows every day has a cumulative impact on a child’s learning and there is no ‘safe’ level of non-attendance. Every day matters.

What is the Let’s Get to School campaign?

To kickstart the campaign schools in Northland are spreading a unified message that schools are safe, and important for the future of our tamariki.

Who was involved in the campaign?

The campaign is a partnership between Northland schools and the Tai Tokerau Ministry of Education Office.

The campaign name, slogan, and key messages were created following conversations with students in Northland about what they like about school and why it’s important to go to school. They said they enjoyed learning, seeing their friends, and said school was important because it sets you up for the future.

Is there an attendance problem in Northland?

Attendance differs from school to school. At Oromahoe we are currently averaging 75% compared to 89% like we were last year.

We would like to see all students at Oromahoe School and in Te Tai Tokerau present, participating and progressing. We understand there are real issues preventing some tamariki from being at school, but we hope this campaign will encourage whānau to ensure their children are attending school.

Please help us reach 90% or above attendance rates by ensuring your children get to school everyday when they are well. Every day matters.

So, Let’s Get to School – Oromahoe.For the future of our tamariki! E Te Tai Tokerau - Hoake tātou ki te kura, Mō te oranga o ā tātou tamariki!