Is there anything that can make you feel more like a naughty child than being asked by your children’s school administration officer for a reason why you’re late when you ask for a late slip?
Before I go on: there is a very good reason for the existence of late slips. In Queensland at least, the attendance roll is marked at 9am, and if any students arrive after that time, they need to report to the school office to fill one out.
This means that any absences can be picked up quickly and parents contacted to ensure there is no untoward reason their child isn’t there. It’s a safety thing.
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You are just one of those pathetic, disorganised people. Not a good example for your children. People that can never turn up on time are SO irritating whether it be for school, work or a coffee. I reared 3 children, I can honestly say they weren't late for school once in their life. They were delivered comfortably before school started. I have a friend that would arrange to meet me for lunch. I would arrive comfortably early for the given time with 3 kids in tow, clean and tidy for their outing, only to then wait and wait for her to turn up with only 2 kids. It gets a bit wearing when people cannot organize themselves around a clock. All the suggestions below are correct. Know your shortcomings and start planning around them. Do a lot of the preparation the evening before and simply rise earlier in the morning. The ones that manage to arrive on time have done the leg work to achieve it. It's life.
it is really important not only for the teachers but also children. I run music classes for children and when kids and parents walk in late they have 'missed' part of the routine and ritual and some kids never settle in properly because of it and it can create anxiety. My kids loved getting to school about 20 minutes before the bell so they could connect and play with their friends. I know sometimes stuff happens but just tell yourself school starts at 8.40 instead of 9 and that may help.