Attendance

MOUNTVIEW SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Consistent attendance is a critical factor in student achievement and wellbeing. Data continues to show a strong correlation between low attendance and low academic outcomes—students who are regularly present in class are more likely to engage in learning and achieve success.

Under New Zealand law, all students aged 6 to 16 are required to attend school every day. Ensuring this happens is a shared responsibility across our school community. When students attend regularly, they are more likely to feel connected to their peers, teachers, and learning environment—key elements that support both academic and personal growth.

Accurate attendance marking is not only a professional expectation—it is a legal requirement. Attendance data is used for a range of purposes, including legal matters such as custody arrangements, and is now automatically uploaded daily to the Ministry of Education. This makes accuracy and timeliness more important than ever.

By working together and following the steps outlined in the attendance plan, we can ensure that every student at Mountview Schoolhas the opportunity to succeed through regular, meaningful engagement in learning.

If your child is going to be away, please let us know as soon as possible by one of the following ways:

• speaking with your child’s teacher,

• sending us a message on Hero

• calling us on 378 8488 and ask to speak to Kaela in the office.

We can work with you to develop a support plan that addresses any barriers to regular attendance. More information on attendance, including your rights and responsibilities as parents or caregivers, is available on the Ministry of Education’s webpage: Attendance

Mountview School is required to follow up on all absences and put plans in place with Whanau if absences reach a worrying stage (more than 5 days in a term).