Punctuality 
The Importance of Being in School Ever Day
Being in school every day will enable your child to:
- access the lessons needed to achieve their expected grades.
- maintain friendships and develop new ones.
- have access to social and sporting events offered by the school.
- explore potential careers.
- develop work habits such as good punctuality which are essential to thrive in the world of employment.
The chart below explains how many days your child will miss if they do not attend school every day:
The Importance of Being in School on Time Every Day
Poor punctuality can lead to your child…
- Feeling embarrassed in front of their friends
- Missing the beginning of vital lessons
- Missing important instructions for the rest of the school day
- Learning habits which could affect their employability in the future
The chart below explains how many days of school your child will miss if they do not attend school on time each day.
|
Minutes late per day during the school year: |
Equals days’ worth of teaching lost in a year: |
|
5 minutes |
3.4 days |
|
10 minutes |
6.9 days |
|
15 minutes |
10.3 days |
|
20 minutes |
13.8 days |
|
30 minutes |
20.7 days |
