H. Lockwood, Deputy Principal Student Support, Tumuaki Tuarua - Taunaki Ākonga

After School Front Gate Exit Procedure

This term we have introduced a new exit procedure for the front gate our our school, on Pukuatua Street.

• When exiting school and crossing Pukuatua Street, please cross between the teachers wearing Hi-Vis vest.

• Cross safely and check both ways.

• Parents can park in the quad but must exit through the back of school.

• Front Staff car park will be locked from 2.45pm to 3.10pm

90% plus “Student Attendance” School wide target

As a school we are striving to improve students' attendance, in particular  -  regular attendance. This is defined by the Ministry of Education as  attending more than 90%, which is an average of 9 days a fortnight. To date our school is sitting at 59% of students who are attending 90% plus of the time.

Therefore as a Kura and with whānau support we want to improve the regular attendance of our young men.

To give more clarity around absentee reason the below chart gives an explanation of what counts as present towards a students attendance and against a students attendance: