Regular attendance = 90% plus.

The Ministry of Education rates 90% and above as 'regular attendance'. This is our goal for all students.

Student absences should be explained by a note, email or contact to the school as soon as possible. Absences are coded as either JUSTIFIED or UNJUSTIFIED. This depends on the reason for absence. Sickness, medical appointments, bereavements, school trips and sporting/cultural fixtures, for example, are JUSTIFIED absences. UNJUSTIFIED absences include holidays during term time, avoidable situations such as sleeping in, missing the bus.

There is a very clear link between high attendance and engagement and achievement. Please be sure to contact your child's wānanga kaiako or their Dean of you need help with your child's attendance.