26 Mar 2013
It's almost time for our various reward programs to crank up with only a few weeks to go until the end of term. The class with the least number of absences in each grade will be having a Pizza Party late in the term. There will also be awards for students who have no unexplained absences and 100% attendance. Make sure your children come to school every day they can! They can help their class win the Pizza Party and get a reward for themselves.
On the downside, if your children have poor attendance we will be placing them on Personalised Attendance Plans. You will receive letters advising you that this has occurred because of poor attendance at school. This can lead to quite serious interventions. Poor attendance is often associated with lower academic achievement. This alone should be motivation enough to send your children to school every day they are healthy enough to come. We are working closely with our Home School Liaison officer and Aboriginal Community Liaison officer to assist families to improve their children's attendance. If your children are away for any reason please send in a note explaining their absence. Students are required to be at school at least 85% of the time to avoid possible legal action.