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A Message from

MRS. DYER

HEAD OF SCHOOL

ear Parents, It was lovely seeing so many of you on Saturday for our
International Day of Food and Culture; it was a special day. We have

Da special edition of Blossoms to celebrate the day. We hope you enjoy 93% Attendance 14 days of school missed
looking through the wonderful pictures. These pupils are at risk of missing a significant amount of learning, which will affect
We have reached the end of term 1. You will have received your child’s report, their progress.
and it was good to see many of you attending our Parent-Teacher Conferences

this week. If you have further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to 90% Attendance 20 days of school missed
come and see us. You are always welcome. A serious concern: Pupils have missed a significant amount of learning, struggling to
• Friday, 13th December: – The end of term: school closes at 11 am. bad habits that could continue into secondary school.
make up. This will seriously impact their progress and may lead to the development of

Monitoring your child’s attendance is essential, as it plays a crucial role
A serious concern: Pupils have missed significant learning, making it challenging to
in their ability to reach their full potential. Attendance rates below 95% raise 85% Attendance 20 days of school missed
concern. We are recognizing students in Years 1 to 6 who achieved 100% at- catch up, negatively affecting their progress and contributing to poor habits that may

tendance for the term with special certificates and an award of 10 house points persist into secondary school.
for their respective houses. If your child has not reached 100% attendance this
term, please do not worry—attendance will reset on Monday January 6th. We 85% Attendance 20 days of school missed
will begin counting for Term 2. A serious concern: Pupils have missed significant learning, hindering their progress and

creating bad habits that may persist into secondary school.
I have included the attendance data from last week so you can compare your
child’s attendance. Pupils whose attendance falls too far behind may repeat a If you are concerned about your child’s attendance, please make an appointment to see
year. your child’s teacher.

100% Attendance During this holiday season, we encourage everyone to spend quality time with their
Excellent attendance! These pupils will almost certainly get the best grades they families. Whether observing Christmas or simply enjoying the company of loved ones,
can, leading to better prospects for the future. Pupils will also get into a habit we wish you a pleasant break and a Happy New Year.

of attending school regularly. Please note that we will resume regular activities on Monday 6th January 2025.
Kind Regards
Above 95%: Less than 10 days absence a year
These pupils are likely to achieve good grades and form a habit of attending Dominique Dyer.

school regularly.

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