Attendance

Arriving Late

If students are going to arrive late, please log their late arrival on your Hero app or give us a call. If your child arrives at school after 8:55am, they must report to the main office so that they can be recorded as present before going to their rooms. They will be given a yellow card to give to their teacher.

Appointment during school time

If you need to remove your child during school hours e.g. medical appointments, you must sign the child out in the office before collecting them. You will be given a red leaving card to give to their teacher to say that you have signed the child out. The child will not be released by the teacher unless this card is produced.

Holiday during school time

We encourage you to use the mid-term breaks for holidays.  If you do need to take an extended holiday of more than 5 school days where your children are away during term time, please send an email to the School Office.   

• Whānau are to send an email to the School Office, with at least one week's notifice of the absence.

• A discussion will be held with either the Principal or teacher to talk about learning that will be missed while the child is away.  The teacher may suggest sites or resources to support your child's learning while away if appropriate.

• The request and approval for this extended holiday is noted on the child’s attendance page.

Ministry of Education Expectations

The Ministry of Education has set a national target of 80% of students attending school at least 90% of the time.  This means that tamariki should not be absent for more than 5 days per term to ensure that they are at school and achieving.  Fitzroy School’s attendance target is the same as the national target.    Our attendance management plan is attached here.