'Pupils are accepted and loved. They understand their worth and potential as life-long learners and as a child of God.' 

Attendance

Policy

Attendance Policy

Supporting your child’s school attendance

Good school attendance habits are best started early. Children learn from those around them and you as parents/carers set the standards and expectations for them. Showing your child the importance of attending school every day not only helps your child to settle quickly when starting school but helps them to keep and maintain friendships and enjoy the school environment.

Be organised, have a plan, be consistent and involve your child.

You should:

• Create good routines for mornings at home so that your child can arrive punctually and they are properly equipped.
• Talk to them about the things they have been learning. A short chat may produce a better result than a long list of questions.
• Read all school communications.
• Attend school parents evenings and functions.
• Check your child understands the homework and that it has been completed. Support them in completing homework by creating a calm space for them to work in.
• Avoid absence from school wherever possible. Avoid GP and dental appointments during school hours. Absence means your child will miss out on academic studies and begin to feel that education is not a priority. This can have a negative lifelong effect.
• There tends to be good reasons why children become reluctant to attend school. Take the time to listen to your child, share any concerns you or your child may have with the appropriate member of school staff and seek support at the very earliest opportunity.

ILLNESS, ACCIDENTS & MEDICINES

If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school we may need to contact you. All parents/carers are requested to give two emergency contact numbers at the start of each school year. Please inform us immediately of any changes.

Medicines should normally be administered at home. Some prescription medicines however may need to be administered at set times.

All prescription medicines should be clearly named, with the correct dosage. Parents should complete a form at the school office. Medicines should be handed into the office and collected at the end of the day by an adult.

SICKNESS

As it is difficult to determine whether a child has vomited due to an infectious bug or due to another reason, it is school policy that all children who have vomited or had diarrhea are kept away from school for at least 24 hours since the last sickness episode. 

Thank you for your support with this matter.