Attendance

For Students

Attending school every day helps children to:

  • Achieve better academically

  • Develop strong language and communication skills

  • Learn important social skills — such as listening, speaking clearly, being polite, and holding conversations

  • Build positive friendships

  • Understand and manage their own emotions and respond to others’ feelings

  • Graduate from secondary school

For the future as adults

Regular attendance builds habits that help students become successful adults. It supports them to:

  • Get and keep a good job

  • Earn a steady income

  • Keep going when things are challenging

  • Solve problems effectively

  • Work well with others

Parent Resources

What That Means in Absences

Every day in school

1 day off/2 weeks

1 day off/week

Frequent absences

Weeks Missed/Year

0 weeks

3 weeks missed

7 weeks missed

10+ weeks missed

“Encourage full attendance - All day, every day.”

Attendance Rate in %

100%

90%

80%

70%

“Even small absences add up – every school day matters!”