Would you let your child have a day off school to see you graduate?

lollipopsarah

Hell yes, by all means ask for permission from the head teacher, but take her anyway.
What an achievement and inspiration for her to work hard.
xx

carolpinkdreamer

Hello, I work in attendance office of a school and we would authorise your daughter's absence to attend your graduation. I'd send the letter in and request it. Even if it does go as unauthorised I would still take her but leave the little one away. Hope you have a great day. Congratulations x

cyclingyorkie

DD2's mate has an authorised day off today to attend her brother's graduation... and she's in Yr 13 and they are SO strict at our school it's untrue!

So yes - take her!

orangesmartie

Definitely take her and speak to her teacher and explain its an eduation/life lesson visit. Education and learning don't just take place in the classroom.

You can also hire your cap and gown for the week (its about £20) if you want your son to see you and take photos together.

My graduation is on 13th March. I don't really want to go but my grandparents were really excited about it, I'm the first to get a degree. And, as they won't be with me forever, this is a small thing that I can do for them. As it turns out there is now both my parents, my grandparents, my aunt and my cousin coming. I'm more looking forward to us spending the day together as a family. I just have to dissuade my Nanna from putting the picture in our local paper :rolleyes:

I agree your son might find the ceremony boring (i'm intending on taking my kindle with me, cos i know i'll be bored) but if he can plan a family party for you all when you got back, then that gives him something else to focus on. Doesn't have to be huge, just something that makes him involved.

Congratulations on your achievement!

moneysavingfamilycomp

hi i would definately take your daughter and congratulations. for your son could you let his school know and ask if they could announce something in assembly or in his class so he gets to experience the pride of the day. something along the lines of ' its a very special day for ****s family today as his mum has worked very hard and is graduating, so lets all give her a round of applause' it would take staff seconds to do but would make him a minor celebrity for the day in school. enjoy your day you deserve it

thatgirlsam

Thanks to all who have replied on this thread

Got a letter from the head this morning which said ' As you will know, I am normally unable to authorise absences during term time. However, I am able to authorise this absence on the grounds of it being an exceptional circumstance on this occasion. We hope you have an enjoyable day together! '

Very happy!

I have asked my ds to 'take me out for dinner' which he is excited about, at first he was worried he was going to have to drive, but I have explained I will be driving and paying! LOL

Just got to pass now!!

big5

Glad to hear the head is allowing your daughter to attend. My dad graduated with his masters degree when my brother and I were at high school and we were both allowed the afternoon off to be there - I think the school saw it as inspiration for our future or something like that. I actually got my masters at the same uni as my dad, so maybe his graduation had something to do with it.

gravitytolls

thatgirlsam wrote: »

Thanks to all who have replied on this thread

Got a letter from the head this morning which said ' As you will know, I am normally unable to authorise absences during term time. However, I am able to authorise this absence on the grounds of it being an exceptional circumstance on this occasion. We hope you have an enjoyable day together! '

Very happy!

I have asked my ds to 'take me out for dinner' which he is excited about, at first he was worried he was going to have to drive, but I have explained I will be driving and paying! LOL

Just got to pass now!!

Ah, I'm dead chuffed for you, fabulous, you'll be able to enjoy it even more now with the blessing of the head. Splendid response, great to see a head supporting the families of the pupils.

Savvy_Sue

I'm not going to read the whole thread, so this might have been covered already, however one of the few reasons that teachers can book a day's leave in term time is for their child's graduation, so I can't see why you shouldn't take your DD, or why it would have to be unauthorised. But specifically:

thatgirlsam wrote: »

The other problem is if I let her come would my 6 year old son be gutted he wasn't there

He might be more gutted that he wasn't getting a day off school! :rotfl:

thatgirlsam wrote: »

I'm not sure he would sit quietly through the ceremony, whereas I know my dd would

I would tell him that it could be quite boring for him, because there is a LOT of having to sit quiet while he waits for you to go forward, and he WILL have to sit quiet and still for all of it.

The other thing is that you MAY be able to get more tickets later, if they don't all go: that happened at DS1's graduation (although I don't think we had to pay!) - you could get 2 tix immediately, and apply for more later.

So if he IS upset at not going, tell him that you can try to get another ticket later, but can't promise. And offer a 'graduation treat' for the whole family.

Str4berr3

Most definitely!

I took my daughter who was 10 years old at that time to my graduation, got permission to take her out of school. Its a good thing to set an example, she is quite bright child, very mature for her age and highly competitive and ambitious.

However, I didn't bring my 7 years old son, he's too young and its already a bore trying to take him to a museum and such with him huffing and puffing, ''So bored, I want to go home!'' really loud so everyone can hear him.

By the way, Many congratulations.