From the Deputy

Attendance

We have had an amazing start to 2019 and are tracking well with our school attendance despite the weather at the beginning of Term 1. Our Attendance Goals for 2019 are:

* Decrease the number of students attending less than 85%

* Increase the number of students attending above 95%

* Increase whole school attendance to 95%

We will be celebrating those students who have achieved 100% attendance for the first 5 weeks of school in our Week 6 Parade with our first round of attendance bands.

Contact Details

The safety and wellbeing of students are the highest priorities for the department. Parents need to know if their child hasn't turned up for school, and schools need to know when and why a child is absent.

State schools are required to notify parents on the same day that any student is absent from school without explanation.

Schools can choose the approach to same day notification that best suits the local community. This may include text or email messages, phone calls or home visits. It is also recognised that for any notification process to be effective, parents will need to ensure the school has current contact details and schools will need to have effective and efficient processes in place to ensure this occurs.

Communication

Communication is vital in ensuring we are all able to work together to support your child in their educational progress. As always, the first point of contact regarding your child is their classroom teacher. If you would like to discuss your child with Miss Malouf, or myself please contact our wonderful office staff who will organise a suitable meeting time.