Key Information
The biggest indicator of student success at school is just being there. Countless studies have shown that those who attend school over 90% of the time are most likely to succeed at school, achieve their goals, and have more options open to them when they leave school.
Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts them behind.
This is because:
- Learning is a progressive activity; each day’s lessons build upon those of previous days
- Reading the material and completing work independently does not compensate for the loss of understanding gained during class discussion and interactions
- Many classes use demonstrations, experiments, discussions, collaboration and group work as part of the daily learning activities and these cannot be made up by those who are absent
- Students who develop an ‘on the job’ attitude toward school will develop good habits, and be more likely to transition successfully to tertiary study and the workforce
Reporting an Absence
Please contact the school as soon as possible on the day of absence using one of the following:
- Phone the office: 06 327 7024
- Email the school office admin@rangitikeicollege.school.nz
- Contact your child’s Whānau teacher
If your child does not arrive in class at the start of the day, you will receive a text from us by mid-morning
Note that it is a legal requirement to attend school regularly until the age of 16.
No matter how hard parents and caregivers try, some teenagers may be reluctant or refuse to go to school. If you are struggling to get your child to school, do contact a dean or member of the senior leadership team as there may be ways we can support you and your child.