Pupil finishes Primary School without missing a single day

Ysgol Esgob Morgan Year 6 pupil, Renesmai, has managed to achieve 100% attendance throughout her entire primary school journey, from Reception at nearby St Asaph VP all the way up to Year 6 at Ysgol Esgob Morgan.

Tim Redgrave (Headteacher), Renesmai (Pupil), Councillor Diane King (Lead Member for Education, Children and Families), Geraint Davies (Head of Education at Denbighshire County Council).

This remarkable record is a testament to Renesmai’s commitment to her education and to the dedication of her mum Olivia. Despite living six miles away from school, Olivia ensured Renesmai was in class every single day. Even during the bus strikes, she cycled to school with both Renesmai and her younger sister in a trailer on the back of her bike, in all weather conditions.

Tim Redgrave, Headteacher, said:

“We are incredibly proud of Renesmai. Her attitude to all aspects of school life are second to none. She will have a go at anything and everything and give her all in doing so. I fully recognise that not all children are able to achieve 100% attendance—many face medical or personal challenges, and we always approach those with care and understanding.

However, that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating when a pupil accomplishes something truly exceptional like this.”

In Wales, maintaining full attendance across all years of primary school is rare. The average primary school attendance rate for 2023 – 2024 in an average of 92.1% and around 1 in 4 pupils were persistently absent—meaning they missed at least 10% of school sessions. That makes Renesmai’s perfect record even more exceptional.

Mr Redgrave added:

“What Renesmai, and her mum have shown is the power of perseverance, consistency, and the value of education. It’s a brilliant example of resilience that we’re proud to recognise.”

To mark this milestone, she had a visit and received a certificate from the Geraint Davies, Head of Education at Denbighshire County Council and Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families, who said:

“This is a remarkable and rare achievement, which is a testament to Renesmai and her family’s dedication and commitment to learning.

I’d like to congratulate them on this amazing achievement.”