ATTENDANCE This year we are aiming to raise our whole school attendance. For the last three years St.David’s has had an attendance of 95.9%. Punctuality Getting to school on time is a good habit and benefits your child for a lifetime. 5 minutes everyday Over 3 days lost in a school year. 10 minutes 6 full days lost in a school year. 15 minutes Over 9 days lost in a school year. 20 minutes Over 12 days lost in a school year. Please try to get your child to school before the register closes at 9 o’clock, otherwise your child will be marked as either absent or Late. Why should my child attend school everyday? 100% attendance 0 days learning missed Best chance of success 95% attendance 2 weeks of learning missed Poor attendance will impact on learning. 90% attendance 4 weeks of learning missed Poor attendance will impact on learning 86% attendance 5 ½ weeks of learning missed Poor attendance will impact on learning ST DAVID’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Love God, Love Learning, Love Life Headteacher: Miss E Richards