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

glitter03

I agree with maybe telling your son there is an age limit and doing something special after school or weekend etc.

moomoomama27

Absolutley without a shadow of a doubt! This is YOUR moment, and your daughter will always remember her Mums special achievement by seeing the ceremony firsthand! I went to my Brothers graduation in place of my Mum (as she was undergoing chemo at the time), and it was among my proudest moments!

WestonDave

Yes I would - education comes in many forms and in this instance there are a whole shed load of lessons she will have reinforced by seeing you acheive something you have struggled to finish. She is also at an age where she will start to make choices for herself about how she approaches her own studies - does she follow your example and work diligently to get a result or does she allow herself to be tempted to slack off and mess around with her mates. If the school have a problem with it (and for one day I'm not sure they can really object) then tough.

toomanyshoesfortwofeet

Yes. Without a doubt. Congrats!

Are you sure they wouldn't authorise this? They'd have to be very hard-nosed not to.

moomoomama27

Oh forgot to say! Massive well done Sam! You are an inspiration! xx

PudseyDB

YES!!

With 100% attendance I'm sure they'll agree to let her take the day off for this. She's obviously proud and wants to share in your special day.

Have a little celebration later in the day and ds can join that along with any other family/close friends.

Congratulations :T

peaceandfreedom

thatgirlsam wrote: »

Would it be enough of a worthwhile experience for her to see me graduate? Or is it unjustified to take her out of school for a day to do this?

She has 100% attendance so far

Thoughts please

Congratulations on your achievement. :beer:

I would say yes, do take your daughter out of school for the day so she can proudly watch you receive your hard-earned degree. I would explain the circumstances to the school and say you will see she catches up on missed lessons. If they insist she can not go, take an unauthorised day.

I don't imagine your 6-yr-old son would be too put-out. Graduation ceremonies are long affairs and your time slot will be very short, your son would be bored to tears and it will only distract you from your big day.

I should add that I have taken my children out of school for far less important things and their education does not seem to have suffered. They are almost never ill so their attendance is very high, I don't consider an odd day here or there of vital importance. This is for something very special so go for it.

thatgirlsam

Apparently I need to write a letter to the Head so I will do that and see what he says

He takes a tough line in authorised absence though, he is really strict!

Oldernotwiser

thatgirlsam wrote: »

Oh do you?

Well he could look at the picture of me then :rotfl:

Aw I feel bad for leaving him out

I am going to say he is too young to go, he will never know bless him

You can usually rent them for longer for an extra fee.

Many people do this and then go to a photographer of their choice and have better/more relaxed photographs taken separately (and more cheaply!) than at the actual ceremony.

faerie~spangles

Congratulations and well done.

Yes, yes, yes you must let your daughter attend your graduation.