Attendance
The Highest Attendance of the Week Award goes to...
Class 4 with 99.4%!
Friday 27th January - Year 4 - 99.4%
Friday 20th January - Year 3 - 98.3%
Friday 13th January - Years 2, 5 & 6 - 99.4%
Friday 6th January - Year 2 - 100%
Friday 16th December - Year 4 - 95.0%
Friday 9th December - Year 4 - 97.6%
Friday 2nd December - Year 3 - 100%
Friday 25th November - Year 2 - 99.4%
Friday 18th November - Year 3 - 97.6%
Friday 11th November - Year 6 - 98.0%
Friday 4th November - Years R & 4 - 98.8%
Friday 21st October - Year 2 - 99.1%
Friday 14th October - Years R, 2 & 6 - 100%
Friday 7th October - Year 2 - 98.8%
Friday 30th September - Year 1 - 99.3%
Friday 23rd September - Year 5 - 99.3%
Friday 16th September - Year 2 - 99.4%
Friday 9th September - Years R, 2, 3 & 5 - 100%
In Term 1, we had a total of 122 pupils reach 100% attendance - well done all of you!
In Term 2, we had a total of 78 pupils reach 100% attendance - well done all of you!
Why Does Attendance Matter?
Regular school attendance is an important part of giving children the best possible start in life. The aim should be to attend 100% of the time. Students who miss school frequently can fall behind with their work and do less well in exams. Good attendance also shows potential employers that a young person is reliable.
When students are not frequently absent, their grades and reading skills often improve - even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who frequently attend school feel more connected to their community and develop strong social skills and friendships, which are important life skills.
Schools check pupils' attendance twice a day by taking a register. If your child misses school without permission or a good reason (such as being poorly or attending a medical appointment), the school records this absence as 'unauthorised'. This will affect your child's attendance record and could lead to a fine or even legal action.
"It's only a few days..."
Our School Attendance vs National Statistics (released by Government)
Week commencing 9th January:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 98.0%
- National Statistic: 93.9%
Week commencing 12th December:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 92.0%
- National Statistic: 85.7%
Week commencing 5th December:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 93.4%
- National Statistic: 88.9%
Week commencing 21st November:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 96.3%
- National Statistic: 91.2%
Week commencing 7th November:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 93.7%
- National Statistic: 93.5%
Week commencing 17th October:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 96.6%
- National Statistic: 92.6%
Week commencing 10th October:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 98.0%
- National Statistic: 93.7%
Week commencing 26th September:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 95.9%
- National Statistic: 93.5%
Week commencing 12th September:
- Sheldwich Primary School: 97.4%
- National Statistic: 94.6%