Up to 30 late students 'concerns' school
About 20 to 30 children per day have been arriving late for school at Woy Woy Public School in recent weeks, according to principals Ms Ona Buckley and Mr Dan Betts.
In a school newsletter, they told parents they must ensure that their children who are enrolled at school attend every day the school is open for their instruction.
"Our school is currently concerned at the number of students who are presenting late for school.
"Chronic lateness eventually takes its toll on a child's overall educational experience.
"According to research, missing just 10 percent of the school year in the early grades causes many students to struggle in primary school, and lateness in later grades is associated with increased failure and dropout rates.
"One of the most important aspects of school is that it is organized, scheduled and predictable.
"Students depend on the structure of the day.
"They know where they have to be and when.
"They know the main purpose for being in school is to learn and that routines are in place precisely to help them focus on that learning.
"When students are repeatedly late to school, these routines are disrupted.
"Late children have trouble settling in and mastering routines.
"Being late can throw their whole day out as well.
"The social experience has a powerful impact on a child's feelings about school and their ability to be academically successful.
"Set a good morning routine with your children and support their wellbeing by getting them to school on time and ready for the day's learning and social relationships with their peers."
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 5 Mar 2021
Ona Buckley/Dan Betts, Woy Woy Public School