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ST CECILIA'S
COLLEGE
Aspire - Endeavour - Achieve
Attendance
It is important to come to school every single day! Good attendance at school is not just valuable, it’s essential. Attending every day is directly linked to improved exam performance which should in turn lead to further learning opportunities and better job prospects. As well as this, coming to school helps to develop, friendships, social skills, team values, resilience, cultural awareness, and career pathways.
Attendance %
Description
No. of Days Missed
100
Excellent
0 days absent = no days of missed learning
95
Satisfactory
9 days absent = 1 week & 4 days of missed learning
90
Poor
19 days absent = 3 weeks & 4 days of missed learning
85
Very Poor
28 days absent = 5 weeks & 3 days of missed learning
Below 85
Unacceptable
more than 28 days of missed learning
Attendance Tips for Parents / Carers
You can help prevent your child missing school by:
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having a routine from the first day of term and sticking to it
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making sure your child understands the importance of good attendance and punctuality
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making sure they understand the possible implications for themselves and you as a parent if they don't go to school
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taking an interest in their education - ask about school work and encourage them to get involved in school activities
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discussing any problems, they may have at school and letting their Form Tutor teacher know about anything that is causing concern
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not letting them take time off school for minor ailments or holidays during term time
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To avoid disrupting your child's education, you should arrange (as far as possible), appointments and outings after school hours, at weekends or during school holidays.