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.