Every Day Counts
Future success starts with great attendance
At Mickleham Primary School we believe that student
success is dependent upon good attendance at school.
Students need to attend school regularly in order to
participate fully and gain maximum benefit from their
schooling. Regular attendance enables students to
access a full education, allowing them to reach their full potential. Students with poor patterns in primary school usually have poor patterns in secondary school and often disengage from school. There is a direct link
between school attendance and achievement later in
life. Poor attendance also makes it difficult for children to form positive relationships with their peers therefore; we feel that good attendance is essential for MPS students.
Days absent each term | |
|---|---|
0-3 | This is within the normal range. A child with this attendance rate is able to take full advantage of the teaching and learning opportunities to them. |
4-5 | This attendance rate is below average. A child with this attendance rate could miss over on year of learning between prep and year 10. |
6-10 | This is a poor attendance rate. A child with this attendance rate could miss out on up to two years of learning between prep and year 10. |
10+ | This is a very poor attendance rate. A child with this attendance rate could miss over two and a half years of learning between prep and year 10. |
Days absent each term | |
|---|---|
0-10 | This is within the normal range. A child with this attendance rate is able to take full advantage of the teaching and learning opportunities to them. |
10-20 | This attendance rate is below average. A child with this attendance rate could miss over on year of learning between prep and year 10. |
21-40 | This is a poor attendance rate. A child with this attendance rate could miss out on up to two years of learning between prep and year 10. |
40+ | This is a very poor attendance rate. A child with this attendance rate could miss over two and a half years of learning between prep and year 10. |
