Wadestown School Attendance Management Plan 2026
At Wadestown School, we believe that regular school attendance is important for all our ākonga/students to achieve both academic success and to feel a sense of belonging. Research shows that students with a high sense of belonging have better wellbeing.
Working in partnership with our whānau, we aim to ensure that all our students are at school on a daily basis and that they feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
We are aware that regular attendance can look different for each child (and their family). Our intention is to work in partnership to ensure that our students and whānau have the support they need to get their child/ren to school every day.
A key factor in absenteeism at our school relates to overseas travel or family holidays during term time.
For more information about the attendance management plan click here.
Absence Form
Please fill in the form below or call the school (04 472 4779) as soon as possible in the morning or even the evening before – please ring before 9 am.
When leaving a phone message please include the following information:
- Your name
- Your child’s name
- The reason for your child’s absence (e.g. sick, dentist, holiday, etc.)
- The teacher’s name or room
The Ministry of Education requires the school to record a reason for your child’s absence.