Our son, Simon, received this certificate yesterday to recognise his 100% attendance during all of his 7 years at his primary school.
Not an easy achievement. He has been sick at times and even in hospital, but always during school holidays. Even when we suggested to take him out for one day to go on holiday, he wasn't going to miss even one day as that would impact on his attendance record.
Article supplied by Pascal van Loon
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