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The Importance of Punctuality
A Message from Thank you for making the effort to ensure your children are in school on time,

this is so important to ensure our lessons are able to start on time and the chil-
MRS. DYER dren are in school, settled and ready to learn.

HEAD OF SCHOOL We are increasingly concerned that the number of children arriving late to
school this term has risen considerably. Punctuality is a vital habit contributing
to a child’s academic success and personal development. Children can arrive
as early as 7:15 and are supervised until it is time to go to class at 7:25. Our
school gates open for cars at 7:25 a.m., allowing a smooth drop-off process,
ear Parents, and classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Despite these provisions, we have ob-
We have a very exciting week with the Key Stage 1 production of the Lion served a worrying trend of students arriving as late as 8:30 a.m., without prior
DKing tomorrow at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and the Early Years Sports Day on communication about unavoidable delays.

Friday at 8a.m. For the Lion King performance, please ensure you are here early to
find your seats. We will open the gates 15 minutes beforehand and once the perfor-
mance starts, we won’t be able to admit latecomers as this will be too disruptive.

We are already almost at our mid term. Your child will receive their mid term reports
next Thursday. If you would like to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher, Late arrivals cause significant disruptions to the learning environment. In the Early
please arrange a time to meet with them. Years, Circle Time begins at 8:00 a.m., a crucial session that fosters communication

and language skills. In Primary, essential lessons such as Phonics, Guided Reading,
• Key Stage 1 Production- The Lion King Thursday 6th February, 10 a.m. and 12 and Spelling also start at 8:00 a.m. When a child arrives late, they miss these foun-
p.m. (ticket holders only.) dational lessons, affecting their learning progress. Additionally, entering a quiet
• Early Years Sports Day - 7th February classroom mid-lesson can make students feel self-conscious and uneasy, further
• Love and Care Day - Friday 14th February impacting their ability to settle into the day’s learning.

• Abuja Prep Primary Sports Day – Saturday 15th February - At the Regent Second-
ary School Research has shown that regular lateness can negatively affect a child’s academic
• World Book Day – Thursday 6th March performance and social development. A study by the Department for Education
• Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) Rest of the World Rocks Competition – Tuesday (UK) found that students who frequently arrive late to school are more likely to

11th – Thursday 13th March experience lower academic achievement and reduced engagement in lessons.

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