Introduction and Purpose

Waitati School is dedicated to delivering a high-quality education to all its students. Regular and punctual attendance is fundamental to student success, fostering substantial academic progress, social development and a sense of belonging within our school community.

Our purpose is to:

Outline clear expectations for student attendance.
Establish consistent procedures for monitoring, recording and managing student attendance.
Provide a framework for early intervention and support for students whose attendance is a concern.
Promote effective communication between the school, students and whanau/caregivers regarding attendance matters.
Comply with the Ministry of Education regulations regarding student enrolment and attendance.

Scope

This plan applies to all students enrolled at Waitati School and their whānau/caregivers, as well as all school staff members involved in monitoring and managing student attendance.

School Target

Our school’s overarching target is to achieve 90% justified attendance for all students across the school year. This target reflects our commitment to maximising student presence in learning environments while acknowledging legitimate reasons for absence.

As of November 4th, our data showed that we were at 88.4% attendance.