School attendance is valuable, says principal

One of the most valuable things a parent can do for their child is to make sure he or she attends school every day, according to Ettalong Public School relieving principal Ms Lynn Balfour.

"When days are missed, gaps appear in learning which makes it difficult for a child to catch up," Ms Balfour said.

"Literacy is like a master key that opens all doors and we want all of our students here at Ettalong to be able to understand what they read, not just while at primary school but as successful adults in a world where jobs are becoming increasingly hard to find," she said.

"Excessive absences also have a negative effect on friendships," she said.

Newsletter, 10 May 2016

Lynn Balfour, Ettalong Public School