Regular daily attendance at school by all students is essential to support student achievement and graduation. Manitoba Education published the School Attendance Report in June 2009. The research outlined recommendations to address issues related to student attendance.

School Division Attendance Reporting

Starting in February 2011, school divisions in cooperation with Manitoba Education will collect average monthly attendance for each school. This information will assist schools in planning for increased student attendance and achievement.

Letter to Superintendents ( 165 KB)
Attendance Reporting Process ( 27 KB)
Form for Monthly School Division Attendance Report ( 24 KB)

FAQ's Student Attendance Data

Manitoba Education announces grant to develop strategies that address school attendance issues.

Superintendents Letter -Call for Proposals ( 39 KB) - for reference only

Unclaimed Pupil Files

During the consultation process for the School Attendance in Manitoba  report, there was an indication that school divisions had pupil files that were unclaimed.  To facilitate the transfer of pupil files between schools in Manitoba, Manitoba Education developed a process to assist schools in locating unclaimed pupil files.

Letter to Superintendents ( 25 KB)
Form for unclaimed Pupil Files ( 8 KB)

FAQ's for Unclaimed Pupil Files

For further information, please contact. General enquires, Programs and Student Services Branch, 945-7907 or Phyllis.Kuncewicz@gov.mb.ca