It is important for students to be prepared for classes, have the relevant equipment and attend school regularly and punctually. Teachers operate a timetable with established routines and children arriving late not only miss the commencement of the morning assemblies and lessons but they also interrupt the remainder of the class.
When students arrive at school on time, they have a much calmer start to their day, enjoying a settling down period with their friends before the school day commences. The start of the day involves crucial teaching and learning that sets the students up for the day. Lateness can also create unnecessary anxiety for some students. Parents can assist their children to be on time for school by helping them to establish and follow morning routines.
It is discouraging to see that a huge number of Al Siraat students are late to school everyday, particularly same group of students who are late to school on a regular basis. We are making a concerted effort to monitor student ‘Punctuality and Attendance’ in the coming weeks. Parents will be notified of their child’s irregularities of attendance, regular lateness to school and delays in pick ups. We will contact you to discuss the issue on a case to case basis. We would like to remind you of the school times as follows:
Monday – Thursday : starts at 8.20am and ends at 3.40pm.
Teachers’ supervision is from 8.20am-8.30am and 3.40pm-3.55pm only.
Friday: starts at 8.20am and ends at 2.05pm
Teachers’ supervision is from 8.20am-8.30am and 2.05pm-2.20pm only.
There will be no supervision after the allocated time for teachers. It is essential that parents/ carers pick their child/children on time after dismissal. The supervision and responsibility of the students outside of these times lies entirely with the parents.
- To read “Every Minute Counts” by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, please
We thank all families for their support in the great value they place on ensuring that students attend school not only on time but everyday unless there is a genuine reason to justify an absence or lateness.