Did you know that higher school attendance at school is on average associated with higher achievement?
Attendance is important. Every day counts!
As an example, if a student misses one day a fortnight of school, over 13 years of schooling, that equates to 1.5 years! That is the equivalent of only finishing to Year 11.
If you would like more information about absenteeism, please read this parent fact sheet (PDF, 205KB). Or for more information visit the Department of Education and Training's Every Day Counts page.