We are monitoring our students' attendance and remind families that once children are enrolled in school at the age of 6 years, they should be attending school regularly.
Attending school on a regular basis is hugely important. Every day counts towards a child’s learning and pays huge dividends for their future. Find out more about school attendance and truancy in New Zealand.
Regular attendance is needed for children to continue learning and improving their basic reading, writing and other skills they need. It also means they are likely to experience educational success.
To this end it’s really important that you place importance on regular attendance. As always, children learn by example and will take your lead. If you show a relaxed attitude to their going to school, then they will too.