Attendance and Punctuality
-
Our pupils to be in school and learning every day
-
Our whole school attendance percentage to be at least 97%
-
To be given a reason for any pupil absence
-
Families to take holidays within the school holiday periods
-
Unauthorised absence to be minimal
-
Our children to arrive on time for school.
The Importance of Punctuality
School starts at 8:55 am and it is an expectation that all pupils are in school ready to start lessons at that time. A late start to the day can lead to loss of confidence and low self-esteem. It also causes disruption to the education of the other children in that class. Children come straight into school once the doors open at 8:40 am; activities and morning board work are set up for all pupils to participate in. There are always staff on duty at the doors to take any messages.
If a pupil arrives at 9:10 am (15 minutes late) each day, this equates to 10 days of lost learning over the school year !