6.1% increase in student attendance in Term 2 2024, with planned government action to address Friday absences before long weekends.

Term 2 2024 school attendance data reveals a 6.1% increase in student attendance, with 53.1% regularly attending compared to 47% in Term 2 2023. Despite the improvement, Friday attendance remains a problem, with over a quarter of students absent before long weekends. The government is examining reasons for truancy and planning an attendance action plan to assist families in ensuring students attend school regularly.

July 17, 2024
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