Skipping school on the decline despite nine million missed days last year

Kindergarten students at Lochinvar Public School were delighted to be attendance champions for two fortnights in a row. Picture supplied

SKIPPING school days have significantly decreased for Hunter students with attendance programs keeping kids in the classroom.

Attendance rates have risen by 2.9 per cent, with most schools sitting between 80 and 85 per cent, despite 9.06 million days missed across the state last year.