Every, Day Matters

At Regency Park Primary School, we believe that every day at school matters. Attending school every day means experiencing what counts — the learning, friendships, fun and opportunities that can shape your child’s future.

When absences add up across a term or a year, students can miss out on more learning, connection, and opportunity than many of us realise. Missing just one day a fortnight can cause students to fall behind — and those absences accumulate faster than we expect. In fact, missing just one day of school a fortnight adds up to four weeks of missed learning every year — that’s a lot of learning missed!

Of course, we know that sometimes life gets in the way, and there will be times when your child genuinely needs to stay home. If they’re unwell and need to rest up on the couch, that’s exactly the right call — please don’t feel pressure to send a sick child to school! But for days when they’re feeling well, we’d love to see them here.

If your child is finding it hard to attend for other reasons — whether it’s worries about friendships, schoolwork, or something else entirely — please reach out. We’d love to work with you to find the right support. If your child must miss school, please notify us as soon as possible so we can work together to help them stay on track.

Remember, Every Day Matters.

Free Counselling Available for Knox Families 

We know that supporting a child’s attendance at school sometimes means supporting the whole family. Knox Council, in partnership with Each, is offering a free Prompt Response Counselling service for adults in our community. Whether you’re navigating challenges at home, work, or in your personal life, up to six free sessions are available with no GP referral required. Appointments can be held by phone or in person.

For more information or to book, contact Each on 1300 003 224 or visit each.com.au.

Parenting Support Through Anglicare Victoria’s ParentZone

Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys — and one of its greatest challenges. Anglicare Victoria’s ParentZone program offers free support, information, and resources to help families navigate the ups and downs of raising children. From practical parenting strategies to connecting with other families in the community, ParentZone is a welcoming space for all parents and carers.

Coming Up: Autism – Life on the Spectrum (Part 2)

Anglicare Victoria’s ParentZone is hosting a free online workshop for parents and carers of autistic children on Wednesday 27 May, 10:00–11:30am via Zoom. This interactive session will explore social interaction, relationship development, communication challenges, and useful strategies — all in a supportive space where you can connect and share experiences with other families.

Registration is required, so please book your spot early. For enquiries, contact Michelle on 0438 646 744.

View upcoming ParentZone events: anglicarevic.org.au/events

Learn more about ParentZone: anglicarevic.org.au/parentzone

Kylie Middlemiss
Assistant Principal – Wellbeing & Inclusion