Week 05

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!!

Just a quick reminder about something super important: Coming to school every single day, and getting here right on time! 

To keep us all on track, New Zealand schools use the Ministry of Education's STAR (Stepped Attendance Response) system which is attached below. 

Think of it like a traffic light for our attendance. Here is what the different levels mean:

🟢 GREEN (Regular Attendance – 0 to 4 days missed): This is the ultimate goal! It means you are hitting the target, keeping up with your mates, and smashing your learning.

🟡 YELLOW (Some Concern – 5 to 9 days missed): The caution light. It means you've missed nearly two weeks of school, and we might need to check in and make a plan together to help you get back to green.

🟠 ORANGE (Concerning – 10 to 14 days missed): The warning light. Missing this much school makes it really hard to keep up with classwork, so extra support from outside services is offered to help fix things.

🔴 RED (Serious Concern – 15+ days missed): The stop light. This means a huge chunk of the term has been missed, and the Ministry needs to step in to create a serious partnership plan.

Our School Mission: Focus on Green! 🟢

Right now, we want everyone to focus on staying in or reaching that Green Zone!

Remember it is cool to come to school! Every day you show up, you make our school  day better, stronger, and more fun.

It is cool to NOT be late! Arriving on time means you start your day 

See you bright and early each and every day!!!