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Every School Day Counts
Getting kids to school isn’t always easy. But being at school is the best place for our kids.
If your child is unwell, they need to stay home. But if your child is well enough to attend school, they should be at school. Every day, Monday to Friday.
Reality of missing school
Data shows us that regular school attendance is one of the best things a child can do to set them up for success. But if they don’t attend, things get harder for them.
Let’s do the maths:
- If your child misses even just one day a fortnight, that adds up to 20 days of the school year. That’s the same as missing four whole weeks of school!
- If they miss one day a week, that doubles to eight weeks of school they’ll never get back.
- Over the course of their childhood, that equals two and a half years of vital education they’ll never receive…
We mean it, every school day counts. It all adds up.
Bright futures begin at school
The data also tells us something else: the better a child’s attendance rate, the better off they’ll be. Their future will be filled with more opportunities.
School is where they learn and grow alongside their friends, and where they benefit the most. Going to school not only promotes academic success, but also helps build important social skills, relationships and confidence.
Good attendance habits in primary school lead to good attendance habits in high school. This will help expand your child’s options even further as they grow older.
It’s ok if you need help
If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.
Our lovely office staff are also spending A LOT of time calling families to follow up on un-notified absences.
Please, if your child is absent, contact the office as soon as possible on the morning of the absence to let us know.
Contact can be made by phone, SZapp or glenhuonprimary.education.tas.edu.au
Thank you.
Our very first Sharing Assembly for 2022 is coming up on Monday 4 July at 2:00pm
Please contact the office if you are wishing to attend.
If you are unwell on the day, please stay home.
The SRC are organising a Fun Day on 8th July. Please come dressed up as whatever you want to be when you grow up. For example, Talara wants to be a photographer, Elsie wants to be a teacher and Ashlegh wants to be a Marine Biologist.
This is a fun day so money is NOT required.
Earlier this week Grades 4, 5 and 6 had the opportunity to visit the Bujinkan Tasmania Dojo as part of their Japanese studies. We were able to experience Japanese culture in a very unique way by participating in a traditional tea ceremony, observing cultural dance, watching our host dress their classmates in two different style of kimono and watching very engaging demonstrations of Japanese martial arts and self-defence. Principles of respect and obedience are very important when entering the Dojo. Our shoes were left at the door and as we came onto the floor mats inside, we gave a bow to show that we were ready to engage respectfully in that space. Our host pointed out that when we listen more we get to experience more. Some of our highlights included learning to pass a Samurai sword safely around a circle, being taught to walk stealthy - like a ninja and seeing all of the artifacts and antiques in the Dojo. We certainly had a wonderful experience and made many connections to our studies back in the classroom. Thank you Mr. Ryan for organising this day for us.
Tamara Tucker
Grade 5/6
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is available online - make sure you get your new book or digital membership now! Our school benefits 20% from every membership sold, including interstate areas which make great presents!
Go to http://www.entbook.com.au/24u0290
scan the QR code or contact Michelle for more information 0408 896 996.
