School absenteeism and student attendance is a complex issue which includes a range of student behaviours including school refusal and truancy.
Every Day Counts is a state wide initiative that aims to assist in improving student attendance at school through a shared commitment by students, parents, caregivers, schools and the community to improve students' attendance at school. To do this, Every Day Counts promotes four key messages:
* all children should be enrolled at school and attend on every school day
* schools should monitor, communicate and implement strategies to improve regular school attendance
* truanting can place a student in unsafe situations and impact on their future employability and life choices
* attendance at school is the responsibility of everyone in the community.
If you would like further information or clarification, please call into the school office.