ATTENDANCE – Onepoto School

Every Day Counts!

At Onepoto School, we love seeing our students everyday! We have a positive attitude toward learning and expect regular attendance to ensure every learner has the best opportunity to succeed. Attendance is reported to the Ministry daily.

The New Zealand Government has set a national attendance target of 90%, which means learners should have no more than five days off per term. At Onepoto School we are aiming to reach this goal. Establishing good attendance habits early on is key to success in learning and life.

Why Attendance Matters

Research shows that regular attendance is one of the biggest factors in learner achievement, well-being, and lifelong success. Missing school can lead to:

Gaps in learning that can be difficult to catch up on.
Challenges with routines and friendships making school feel harder.
Increased disengagement which can affect future learning and opportunities.

Your Role as Whanau

It is a legal requirement for all learners enrolled in a registered New Zealand school to attend every day that school is open. You play a crucial role in ensuring their child/children are at school and engaged in learning.

There will be more information to come.