As you may be aware, the Ministry of Education has increased its attention towards students’ low attendance rates across the country. All schools are now required to closely monitor students’ attendance and formally contact parents if their children fall into any of the following categories :

Chronic absence - 70% and below attendance

Moderate attendance - 71-80% attendance

Irregular attendance - 81-90% attendance

The Ministry of Education’s goal is for all students to be attending school regularly, which equates to more than 90% of the time. More than 5 days of absence within one term will result in your child's attendance dipping below the threshold of 90%.

In instances where a student has 5 unjustified absences from school in a term, notification will be sent out via Hero. This is to alert parents and whanau so that further absences may be avoided. If you would like support with your child's attendance, please contact Callie-anne Dumble (callie-anne@hilltop.org.nz) or call the school for an appointment.

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