One of our school priorities continues to be improving students attendance at school.  We recognise that attendance is a significant factor in determining student outcomes both academically and socially.  

As part of this we have implemented and continue to look at ways to improve and support students to attend school regularly with our goal of 45% of students attending 90% of the time.

Actions include: 

• Regular parent contact, discussing students learning, positives and supports – building positive parent partnerships
• Student voice workshops around attendance and support
• Daily access to food; including breakfast, lunch program (primary) and access to emergency lunch packs
• Weekly updates through classes on class attendance progress
• Teachers creating MTSS of students attendance
• Professional support involvement in case managing students with attendance concerns
• Regular lunch time activities
• Scheduling and engagement in a variety of interest-based activities

 Success Story

Our year 8 cohort continue to  achieve above the state average for Year 8’s.   We know that the staff in this space have done an amazing job at building relationships, setting expectations and providing engaging learning opportunities for students.    

At the beginning of next term we look forward to celebrating student attendance with presentation of above 90% attendance certificates and attendance growth certificates in sector assemblies.   These assemblies will be partnered with a morning tea to celebrate.

If you would like support with your childs attendance, please reach out to   your childs teacher  to make an appointment to discuss strategies to support.