Attendance

Attendance at Mount Maunganui Intermediate

Attendance Process – Mount Maunganui Intermediate

The wellbeing of our tamariki is at the heart of everything we do at Mount Maunganui Intermediate. Attendance is closely connected to a child’s sense of wellbeing and belonging, and is essential for their learning and achievement.

Why Good Attendance Matters:

  • Helps students make and maintain friendships.

  • Encourages participation in the range of activities we offer.

  • Supports learning and growth alongside peers.

  • Creates a sense of safety and belonging within the school whānau.

  • Develops independence and resilience.

  • Improves the chances of a positive future.

Please take a moment to read the Attendance Information Booklet for more details, including an outline of our attendance procedures. 

Attendance Monitoring Process

For All Students:

  • In Week 4 and Week 8 of each term, an attendance letter will be generated through Edge and sent home with every child, outlining your child’s attendance.

Following The Stepped Attendance Response (STAR) we will work through the following process.
Attendance (Days Absent in Last Term) Action
0-4 days No action required
5-9 days Formal email and follow-up phone call from homeroom teacher
10-14 days Formal email requesting a face-to-face meeting with SLT
15+ days Formal email, face-to-face meeting with SLT, and escalation to multi-agency support

This process aligns with the Ministry of Education’s expectations around school attendance and ensures we are actively supporting every child to be present, engaged, and thriving at school.