Importance of school connectedness

This article discusses the importance of students attending, and having a sense of belonging at school, in order to be engaged and achieving.

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school attendance , belonging , engagement , australian student wellbeing framework

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Audience Educators
School level Foundation - Year 1 , Year 2 - Year 4 , Year 5 - Year 6 , Year 7 - Year 9 , Year 10 - Year 12

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Written by Associate Professor Terry Bowles, Daniela Russo, Associate Professor Janet Scull
Published by The University of Melbourne

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