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Maesycwmmer girl hasn’t had a day off school in eight years

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 17:00, Wednesday August 7th, 2013.

Young Georgia Marshall is in a class of her own – she’s not had a single day off school for EIGHT years!

And turning up to register at Maesycwmmer Primary School for more than two thirds of her life won the 11-year-old a special end of term award at a special assembly.

Georgia’s mother, who is also a dinner lady at the school, said: “I am so proud of Georgia.”

Cabinet Member Councillor Rhianon Passmore congratulated Georgia and her parents and said: “ Children only get one chance at school, and the chances of a successful future may be affected by not attending school or alternative provision regularly.

“Nowadays, it is more important than ever to have a good education behind you if you want more opportunities in adult life and making good attendance routine in a child’s life will set them up for the future.”

5 thoughts on “Maesycwmmer girl hasn’t had a day off school in eight years”

  1. Janice says:
    Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 19:22

    That's not something to be celebrated as you should be going to school anyway.

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  2. Dai says:
    Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 19:41

    I'm sorry Janice but I disagree with you. Just because children should attend school does not mean we should not celebrate an achievement of eight years without a day off.

    In the working world there are very few adults who manage a full year without a days illness let alone eight consecutive years.

    Well done Georgia!

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  3. Charlotte says:
    Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 02:13

    Janice dear… When was the last time you went to work without having a day off? Silly woman that you are.

    Well done Georgia.

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  4. Sue says:
    Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:26

    Janice does have a point, I'll give her that but there are ways of making it and that's not the right way.

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  5. stueyburr says:
    Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 09:34

    Poor Janice – she was only saying….

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