Waipipi School Attendance Management Plan
Why Attendance Matters
At Waipipi School, we want every child to get the best out of their learning. Coming to school every day helps children stay on track with their learning, build friendships, and develop great habits for life.
We understand that sometimes children are unwell or have other valid reasons for being absent, and we are here to support families to ensure regular attendance.
Our Attendance Expectations
Students should attend school every day unless they are unwell or have another justified reason.
If your child is going to be absent, please let us know as soon as possible.
We will keep parents informed about attendance expectations and any concerns.
You’ll receive regular updates on your child’s attendance.
What Happens If Your Child Misses School?
We track attendance regularly and provide support when needed. Here’s how we respond:
Good Attendance (Less than 5 days absent per term)
✅ Your child is in a great position for learning and success!
✅ We encourage and celebrate good attendance habits.
✅ Teachers will monitor and reinforce the importance of regular attendance.
Worrying Attendance (Up to 10 days absent per term)
🔹 We will get in touch to discuss any attendance concerns.
🔹 We’ll check if there’s anything we can do to support your child.
🔹 Your child may need some extra help to catch up on missed learning.
Concerning Attendance (Up to 15 days absent per term)
⚠️ We will arrange a meeting with you to understand the reasons for the absences.
⚠️ Together, we’ll create an attendance improvement plan tailored to your child’s needs.
⚠️ Additional school support (e.g., learning support, social support) may be offered.
Serious Concern (15+ days absent per term)
🚨 We will work closely with you to help get your child back to school.
🚨 A formal meeting will be arranged to discuss any further steps and additional support options.
🚨 If attendance does not improve, we may need to look at other ways to encourage school participation.
How We Support Families
We know that every family’s situation is different, and we are here to help. Some ways we can support you include:
Friendly check-ins and open communication to help identify any attendance barriers.
Learning support to help students catch up on missed work.
Assistance with school uniforms or other practical needs.
Encouraging positive attendance habits through classroom incentives and school rewards.
Day-to-Day Attendance Process
Attendance is taken at the start of each school day.
If we don’t hear from you about an absence, we will follow up to check in.
Attendance updates will be shared regularly in progress reports and parent meetings.
We work with families to minimise disruptions and keep students engaged in their learning.
How Parents Can Help
💡 Make sure your child comes to school every day unless they are unwell.
💡 Let us know if your child will be absent.
💡 If your child is struggling with school, talk to us—we’re here to help!
💡 Reinforce good attendance habits at home by setting routines and ensuring your child is ready for the school day.
We appreciate your support in helping us create a positive learning environment where every child thrives. If you have any concerns about attendance, please reach out—we are always happy to chat!