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Explanation of Attendence record

In addition to a teacher’s record keeping of attendance during each class, the school records attendance on three occasions during the day. 

·        The first attendance is taken at the start of the first class at 9 am. 

·        The second is when the Form Teacher meets the class at Roll Call (10.55 am).

·        A third attendance check is taken at the start of the second last class (2.25 pm).

Your daughter’s attendance record is included with the Christmas and Summer Reports.  An attendance record may be obtained anytime by contacting the Deputy Principal. 

The school is under obligation to report students with poor attendance to the NEWB (National Education Welfare Board).  Parents/guardians will be contacted if attendance becomes a source of concern and an attendance record will be provided.

The Attendance Record details your daughter’s attendance during the three attendance checks.

·        AM  refers to the attendance check during the first class.

·        11  refers to the Form Teacher’s attendance check at Roll Call.

·        PM  refers to the attendance check during the second last class.

Sample explanations include

9 September 2012          AM, 11, PM        Absent          Means absent for the full day

20 September 2012              AM                 Late            Was late arriving for the first class

23 September 2012              AM               Absent          Missed at least the first class

25 September 2012              PM                Absent          Was absent for at least the second last class

3 October 2012                     11                Absent          Was absent for the Roll Call at 10.55 am

10 December 2012             AM, 11            Absent          Arrived in after 10.55 am Roll Call
 
You should confirm the attendance record with your daughter.

If you have any queries regarding attendance, please contact the year Head.