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Moments Matter. Attendance Counts

16th January 2024

MOMENTS MATTER, ATTENDANCE COUNTS.
Improving school attendance is everyone’s business and, to tackle the challenge the majority of schools face since Covid 19, we need to work together.
At St Stephens we strive to create a nurturing and affirmative bond between you, (our parents /carers) and the school, emphasising the pivotal role attendance has in enhancing children's overall wellbeing. Please do speak with us if we can help with any issues regarding school attendance and a HUGE thank you for ensuring your children are in school by 8.45 a.m. every day.
The Department for Education have created the following message this month which highlights the enormous impact a school day can have not only on academic achievement but on children's social and emotional development.
What a Difference a School Day Makes.
That moment they found a new best friend queuing up for pudding.
That time fractions suddenly clicked.
That day cavemen came to live in the playground.
That science lesson when a mento and cola ‘rocket’ sprayed everywhere.
Breaking a school record on sports day.
When they helped catch the escaped rabbit.
Helping to build props for the school play.
When they baked cupcakes that were actually edible (just).
Performing that encore at the school concert.
From the first day of term to the last, each moment, big or small, makes a
big difference to a child’s wellbeing.
Positive, real, life-changing moments.
And in a school year there are hundreds of them.
What a difference a school day makes.