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Video from ‘My why’ series#
What's your 'why'?
Get in touch#
For more information, or to share with us ways that our schools and communities are helping our young people, contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Regular school attendance#
Regular attendance at school is important in helping get young people closer to their goals.
Attendance - Getting back to school: A guide for parents and whānau – Education Review Office
Support from the community#
Support from the community is essential in helping young people achieve their goals.
Attendance matters – but official reports don’t tell the whole story – EduResearch Matters
Meeting the needs of remote rural areas to lift attendance – Education Gazette
Government calls on mayors to boost school attendance – Beehive.govt.nz
Teachers#
Teachers make a huge difference in the lives of our young people.
Schools and teachers: Influences that matter – Auckland University [PDF, 4MB]
School#
School gives students the opportunity to learn what they need to pursue their goals.
School can help young people figure out what they want to do.
Tahatū Career Navigator – Tertiary Education Commission
School also gives students opportunities to pursue sport, music, cultural and other activities.
School can be a great place to connect with friends and build social connections.
Social connections: In-person and online – Auckland University [PDF, 3.4MB]
The importance of social connection in schools – The education hub
Bullying#
Bullying can be a barrier to regular attendance.
School experiences: Overcoming challenges – Auckland University [PDF, 3.6MB]
Bullying: help and support for your child
Learning support#
Not getting the right learning support can be a barrier to regular attendance.
Missing out: Why aren’t our children going to school? – Education Review Office [PDF, 4.3MB]
Stress#
It can be hard to go to school when you’re feeling tired or stressed.
School attendance: Enablers and barriers – Auckland University [PDF, 4.8MB]
Left behind: How do we get our chronically absent students back to school? – Education Review Office
Other pathways#
For some young people there are other pathways to pursue their goals.
