Daily Regular Attendance

Since 2009, Manitoba Education has undertaken a number of initiatives to support improved attendance in schools.  In 2012, Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) entered into a partnership with Manitoba Education to promote awareness to parents about the importance of regular daily attendance for Manitoba students.

Excerpt taken from the brochure: Supporting Regular Daily Attendance - What Parents Can Do To Support Learning in Manitoba Schools

Did you know...

• Attendance in school is mandatory in Manitoba - not optional
• If your child is 10 minutes late every day, they will have lost six days of instruction by the end of the school year
• If your child misses only two days per month of school, they will have missed one month worth of instruction by the end of the school year
• If your child misses 15 days of school every year, they will have lost one year of instruction by the end of grade 12
• Students who attend school regularly are more engaged in learning, have a greater sense of belonging in their community, and are more likely to graduate
• Individuals without a high school diploma are twice as likely to experience unemployment and earn a lower income that high school graduates