Attendance

Good attendance is very important for every child’s learning and progress. We encourage all pupils to attend school regularly and on time.

Absences

In line with Department of Education policy, all absences over 20 days in a school year must be reported to TUSLA. The school will send a letter to parents/guardians after 12 days and again after 20 daysof absence.

A reason must be provided for every absence, late arrival or early departure from school. This must be  recorded using your Aladdin Connect App.

By working together, we can help ensure every child benefits fully from their time in school.

This is the text of the letter you will receive when your child has been absent for 12 days.

12 Days Absence

Dear Parents,

Under the terms of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000, the school is obliged to notify Túsla if a child is absent for 20 days or more, or where a child’s absence gives rise to concern.

It is the school’s policy to inform parents by letter of children’s absences, when these absences are 12 days or more. While we understand that children may be absent due to illness or bereavement, we are just bringing the number of absent days to your attention.

This letter is to inform you that our records show that ________________ has been absent from school on ____ days.

One of the factors ensuring success in education is regular school attendance and habits of attendance are set in the early years of schooling. Hence it is a policy of Scoil Réalt na Mara to encourage children to attend school every day. Parents can help to develop a positive attitude to school attendance by encouraging children to come to school every day and also by ensuring that all absences are explained via the Aladdin Connect app. Our Attendance policy is available to view on our website www.cromanens.com.

We thank you for your cooperation in this.

Le meas,

Elaine Kelliher

Príomhoide

This is the text of the letter you will receive when your child has been absent for 20 days.

20 Days Absence

Dear Parents,

Under the terms of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000, the school is obliged to notify Túsla if a child is absent for 20 days or more, or where a child’s absence gives rise to concern.

It is the school’s policy to inform parents by letter of children’s absences. You will have already received a letter when your child reached 12 days or more. While we understand that children may be absent due to illness or bereavement, we are legally obliged to report all absences of 20 days or more to Túsla. Following your notes, the categories of absence have also been recorded and Túsla may examine this data further.

This letter is to inform you that our records show that ________________ has been absent from school for  ____ days.

One of the factors ensuring success in education is regular school attendance and habits of attendance are set in the early years of schooling. Hence it is a policy of Scoil Réalt na Mara to encourage children to attend school every day. Parents can help to develop a positive attitude to school attendance by encouraging children to come to school every day and also by ensuring that all absences are explained in writing. Our Attendance policy is available to view on our website www.cromanens.com

We thank you for your cooperation in this.

Le meas,

Elaine Kelliher

Príomhoide