3. Why do you need to go to school?
To find out new and exciting things
To become clever
To get a good job
To see your friends
It’s fun
The law says you have to

4. What does 100% attendance mean?
100% attendance is when you go to school every day.
90% attendance is when you miss a few days at school.
80% attendance is when you miss more school days than you should

5. Do you know what good attendance is?
This is Simon. He is in Year 6 and has 90% attendance.
Is that good?
What does this mean?

6. 90% attendance is… Half a day missed every week!
Nearly four whole weeks of lessons missed in a school year!
Half a school year missed over five years!

8. What happens if you don’t go to school?
You could miss out on fun activities
You won’t learn as much
You won’t see your friends
as often
You could be bored at home
Your parents could get into trouble
You are less likely to get a good job

9. If you are worried or sad about going to school what should you do?
Talk to your friends
Talk to your mum or dad
Talk to a teacher
Talk to an adult at school
They can listen to you and help you

10. Keep your attendance above 95% and you’ll be the best that you can be!