At Kings Ash Academy we love to celebrate excellent attendance and punctuality. We have a number of different reward schemes to acknowledge when our pupils do well
During our Celebration Assembly at the end of July, it was wonderful to award so many of our children with certificates, trophies and rewards for their excellent or improved attendance.
Congratulations to the 16 children who achieved an amazing 100% attendance for the whole year!
Congratulations also to the 3 winners of our termly attendance draw, Lexi in 1DP, Jake in 2CW and Jessica in 5SC who won family tickets for Kents Cavern, Pirates’ Bay Golf and Vue Cinema respectively.
We look forward to rewarding more pupils for their excellent attendance and punctuality this year.
Unauthorised Absences (unacceptable reasons for absence) include:
We expect all children to attend school every day as long as they are fit and healthy to do so. Please contact the school if you have any concerns about your child’s attendance.
WHY?
It’s a great way to start the day, putting your child in a positive frame of mind to make the most of the day’s learning activities. Punctuality is linked to good attendance and good attenders have more opportunities, more support and therefore achieve more.
Also
It also helps your child to make new friends in the playground before school which leads to improved self-confidence.
and
It sets positive patterns for the future.
Late before register closes (between 9 and 9.10 am)
Although your child may be only a few minutes late, they have missed the opportunity to chat and play with their friends before school starts. They are also likely to feel unsettled and embarrassed as they come into the classroom late.
Late after register closes (after 9.10 am)
This counts as an unauthorised absence and will show on your child’s record. Your child has missed the start of lessons and may well feel anxious and less confident because they do not understand what is going on.
Your child’s lateness disrupts the lesson for everyone else.
If you have any concerns about your child’s attendance or are finding it difficult to get your child into school on time, please speak to the class teacher, Deputy Headteacher or Attendance Support Officer as soon as possible.