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To think a 3:20 finish is absurd?

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Itsr · 23/12/2024 19:28

It’s mostly mums at the school gates. Because the 3:20 finish worked well at a time when most women stayed at home.

now most women work, which means two parents working, why does school finish ar 3:20?! Yes I know there are after school classes etc but some don’t go on for too long and they also cost.

what actually is the reason why the school day isn’t aligned with a work day (like it is with most private schools!)

OP posts:
Whaleandsnail6 · 23/12/2024 19:30

Are you saying you think it should end at say 5pm? Because that would be a long day for younger children in primary school.

Also teachers dont finish their day at 3.20pm. ending the school day later would make teachers day too long with homework marking and lesson planning after 5pm

craigth162 · 23/12/2024 19:29

Because school is to educate and is not childcare?

noblegiraffe · 23/12/2024 19:29

Because kids get tired and need to finish attempting to learn stuff.

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