Attendance and Punctuality at School

At Lisnasharragh Primary we are proactive in encouraging the highest standards of attendance and punctuality. We believe that high levels of attendance are directly linked to pupil attainment and fulfilling potential. Excellent attendance and a punctual start to the school day are important to all children and the smooth running of our school. It is the parents responsibility to ensure their child arrives to school and returns home safely.

Lisnasharragh Primary will encourage parents/carers to ensure that their child achieves maximum possible attendance and that any problems which prevent this are identified and addressed quickly. Where a child's level or pattern of absences becomes a concern we may involve the services of our Educational Welfare Officer to help improve the situation.

The Principal does not have the authority to authorise absences for the purpose of taking a family holiday except in exceptional circumstances. We therefore ask parents and carers to avoid booking holidays during term time. If however you believe there are exceptional reasons why your child needs to be absent from school you need to make your request in writing to the Principal stating the dates and the exceptional reasons for the absence.