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Our target is in line with the government’s target of 80% of students regularly attending school by 2030:
Regularly attending is defined as 90%+ attendance rate, present 9 days a forntight on average, five days absence each term.
The higher the percentage of attendance in class the better the learning that occurs for all students. Students’ attainment of academic, cultural, social goals and their development of sound habits towards future employment are greatly enhanced. Thank you for supporting your child to attend school regularly and on time, making a huge difference to their education. Each Saturday you will receive an e-mail that includes Attendance Data for the week, term and year. The second table, ‘Attendance This Year’, top line, ‘Attendance Rate’ needs to be 90% or higher each term or you will be contacted by member(s) of our Pastoral Team to help put a plan in place for your child to attain the necessary attendance rate for success.
As a reminder, the school day starts at 8.50am (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and 9.10am (Wed) and all students are expected to be here at that time. We encourage parents to help their children develop important life skills and routines now, helping them be punctual to school and future employment. Students late to school for any reason need to supply a signed note of explanation from you, rather than phoning and leaving a message. Due to the high number of phone messages that we receive each morning it is difficult to check all messages before students start signing in late. If they do not bring a note, their Whanau teacher will need to contact you for an explanation of their lateness.
For any other absence, please contact the school through the Schoolbridge app 'Report Absence' page or phone 376 1100 option 1, by 8.50am with a detailed message including your child’s full name and detailed reason for absence e.g. Jack Frost has an appointment with his doctor today. For any known future periods of leave during term time, please obtain permission by prior application in writing to the principal.
Green Zone (≥90%) - Good Attendance
- Whanau Teacher/Kaihāpai affirms attendance, teacher celebrates, minimal intervention required.
- We will stay in contact with you about your child’s attendance.
- We will follow up to find out the reason when they aren’t at school.
Yellow Zone (80–89%) - Worrying Attendance
- Dean/Kaitakawaenga contacts whānau, and may introduce an attendance plan.
- 5 Day Absent letter sent - prompt/request a conversation about constructively working towards improved attendance.
- We will work with you to identify any barriers to attendance.
- We may provide support to help them catch up and stay on track
Orange Zone (70–79%) - Concerning Attendance
- Attendance team meets with students and whānau. Plan created with Attendance Officer support.
- 10 Day Absent letter sent/Phone call - request a meeting to discuss barriers to attendance and develop an attendance plan.
- We will work with you to develop a plan to support their attendance and learning.
- We may seek support of the Attendance Service or other agencies to remove barriers to attendance
Red Zone (<70%) - Very Concerning Attendance
- SLT leads intensive intervention. External agencies involved where needed.
- 15 Day Absent letter sent. Ensure parents are aware of their child’s continued low attendance
- Advise parents of the consequences if their child’s attendance does not improve (or a reason for absences isn’t provided), offer to discuss the situation
- Referral to External ASA
- We will continue to work with you to implement the plan to support their attendance and learning.
- We will seek support from the Attendance Service or other agencies to support their return to school
