Student Attendance
Attendance at Waiuku College
Regular attendance is essential for student success. At Waiuku College, we work in partnership with
whaanau to ensure students attend, engage, and achieve.
whaanau to ensure students attend, engage, and achieve.
Why Attendance Matters
- Builds positive learning habits and routines
- Supports academic achievement success
- Helps students stay connected with teachers, friends, and school life
- Ensures students can participate fully in class learning and assessments
We expect all students to aim for *at least 90% attendance* across the school year.
Students who wish to represent Waiuku College in academics, culture, leadership, arts, service and or sport must maintain an attendance record in excess of 90% (inclusive of justified absences)
Reporting an Absence
If your child is absent, please notify the school as soon as possible.
Ways to report an absence
Email: Send details to the attendance inbox
KAMAR Portal: Log in to report an absence for your child
When reporting, please include:
- Student’s full name
- Whaanau class
- Reason for absence
- Expected return date (if known)
Absences will be coded according to Ministry of Education guidelines.
Applying for Leave
Parents and caregivers must apply for leave if a student will be absent for any reason other than illness. Leave requests should be submitted in advance using the *Student Leave Form*, available from the Student Office.
Please note that *holidays taken during term time are recorded as unjustified absences* under Ministry of Education guidelines, including both domestic and overseas travel.