Annual Report Whole School Summary

Attendance

All schools in WA when reflecting on their attendance data will recognise the significant impact COVID has had in 2022. This is exemplified in the WA and Like school averages, where the overall attendance was some 3-4% lower than in the previous few years with 88.9% the overall attendance rate for the school, compared to 88.2% for Like Schools. There continues to be a small proportion of families taking vacations during school terms and this trend is on the increase

2022 Attendance Summary

from year to year. Unauthorised absences were well managed through the school with the Message You system following up on any unexplained absences on the day that it occurs. The school will continue in 2023 to promote messages to our community about the importance of everyday attendance and parents not taking in-term vacations – this strategy is also supported by all Esperance network schools.