Would you allow your year 6 child, miss the last two days of school, to go on a fab holiday ?

[JennyTals]

I feel so bad at the thought of dc missing the last 2 days
Esp as dc will be leaving the school

I understand that you are concerned about your child missing the last two days of school. In this case, I suggest weighing the pros and cons and considering the importance of your child's school. If the trip is of special significance to the child and can lead to an unforgettable experience, perhaps consider including the child in this wonderful holiday. But at the same time, you should also try your best to reduce the impact on your child's academic and social aspects. I hope you can make an informed decision so that your child can develop in an all-round way. I wish you all the best.

Yes. On a grand scheme of things- two days are nothing.

I’d go next year. The year 6 assembly and leaving is a big deal.

I missed the last few days of year 6 to go on holiday and I was really quite gutted about it. I wanted to go on holiday, but I'd rather we had waited a few days.

I wouldn't take my children out on the last two days of the school year, they're the funnest days (and in my country the very last day, which is on a Saturday, is when they get their grades for the year and its a big deal, all the parents come to see, which is why its on a Saturday)

Absolutely not. My parents did this. You can’t arrange your holiday for 2 days later for a once in a lifetime event for your child? Leaving behind people they have known most of their lives?

I still remember my last day of primary school with fond memories 40 years later!

No I wouldn't do it for a med cruise, that's something your child will probably be able to do at some point if they wish. Or they can visit the places by interailing as a young adult.

Perhaps for a holiday of a lifetime I would consider it but not for what you're proposing.

Yes absolutely. We do this most years.

I’m normally very anti taking kids out of school for holidays, but your child will have completed their SATs and then it’s just school plays, board games and transition days. They won’t miss anything critical (though do check they’re not playing the lead character in a play that takes place on the last day!).

Meh- sorry- I would, I have, and I'd do it again. The window of school holidays is small- not everyone can get the time off, especially if you work somewhere with a large workforce where you're already up against hundreds of other employees for the limited school holiday times. Covid proved that education wasn't that important to the establishment with the piss poor attempt at education many kids had, so a holiday with family is as far as I'm concerned perfect to valid. You can't ask for work/ consideration of what's missed (not that you would) but can guarantee if grade 6 is like all the other grade six classes- they did FA in the last month anyway.

No. My DS is in year 6. I know he’d hate missing the last few days.

My DS is 20 and still has his Year 6 leaving shirt (scribbled on t-shirt). I think he’d have been v sad to have missed that last day. The 30 kids went to several different schools thereafter.

Missing the last 2 days of the year isn’t a big deal (we’re doing this with one of my dc this year because of the way holidays fall and I’m a teacher!) but I wouldn’t do it for the end of y6 personally.

Any other year I would but not year 6.

No I wouldn't. Those last two days are so special. And it's a chance to say goodbye. There will be special things going on. A holiday is a holiday and can happen anytime. Your last day of year 6 is a once in a lifetime

They don't know what they're missing wrt leaving primary. Go on the holiday and don't over think it.

Personally, not for Yr6, no.
My DC had so many fun things going on over the last week, to celebrate their end of Primary.
When one of my nieces heard about it, she said she was gutted to miss hers as her parents had booked flights to get better prices.

Definitely not. Your child might agree now, but won't have the understanding of what they would miss. The last day of year six is a HUGE deal and they could have serious regret.

No way would I let my child miss something like that. In 20 years time I want them to look back with fondness on those last school days. Remember the moment they walked out of school with their friends for the last time. All signing each others school shirts (I have just had a clear out with the kids and both had a great time looking at all the messages on their shirts, then carefully putting them back in their keepsake boxes).

Don't do it. He will most likely have massive regrets and blame himself because he agreed to it.

No. Here he would miss leavers disco, breakfast, assembly, water fight etc. He’d be devastated, assuming he’s the sort of kid that would enjoy that and has a sentimental attachment to his friends and school.
I did read in your OP that he wouldn’t miss these things at yours.
What difference does 2 days make though? Why can’t you just shift it by 2 days?

Tricky one. It’s very dramatic for the kids when they leave. Lots of tears and hugging although mine were pretty chill. Ask your kids. Explain what they’ll miss and let them decide.

No, not for year 6. They won't be doing any academic learning on the last two days, so not about missing that. But it os the chance to say goodbye to their friends and be part of it.

Do it!!! They don't need to glorify the last days of school.

I say this as a teacher.

I'd ask them. That clichéd sob fest assembly might be important for them, or they might not be bothered at all an prefer the holiday!

I'd be prepared to honour their feelings on this.

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Any other year I'd say yes go for it but leaving primary school is different. I still remember my last week at primary school and that was a fair few years ago.

Very hard asking an 11 year old. They may have seen what previous years did, but not how they might feel about missing it.
Asking would suggest that you know it may be an issue but still think the holiday is important and he may say yes to please you.

Unless there are special circumstances then your child has years ahead to have a different special trip.