The importance of a team effort in achieving school attendance is the main theme in The Adventures of Jimmy and Sam the Dog animation and comic book series, developed by the Department of Education. NRL star Sam Thaiday plays Sam the Dog, with a cameo appearance by Johnathan Thurston, plus former Queensland Firebirds netballer Beryl Friday. Research shows that school attendance leads to positive student outcomes, and can help children to build social and emotional skills. Head to the Every day counts website.