St Joseph’s as a learning community works in partnership with parents and carers to maximise attendance.
We understand that on occasion your child may need to be absent and justified reasons for student absences may include:
- Appointment
- Illness
- Religious/Cultural observance
- Exceptional or urgent family circumstances
Each day of school makes a difference, with the effect on learning accumulating over time. We know that teacher quality, student engagement and attendance are strong contributors to student achievement. What is most important is that ‘EVERY DAY COUNTS’ for your child when we talk about academic and social achievements.
Good attendance means your child is attending school 95% of the time OR 180-190 days of the school year. If you would like to know your child’s attendance percentage, please don’t hesitate to ask.