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AIBU?

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To be disappointed that DDs school doesn't break up until 23 December

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Owlelf · 17/12/2011 20:12

DD is in reception. Her term ends after school this Friday 23 December.

I am disappointed that her two week holiday will be after Christmas rather than having any time off before Christmas. I would live for us to be doing some lovely stuff together during the build up to Christmas next week.

I know she will still have 2 weeks off after Christmas but the time before Christmas feels more special somehow.

I work part time and will have done extra time off during the two week holiday.

I can't understand why our school (or maybe it is dictated by the county) have made this term long. Our school seemed to be one of the first to go back after the summer too (31 August). So this term will end up being far longer than the subsistent two.

DD has really enjoyed her first term but is shattered.

Maybe I am missing something, all this school lark is new to me, but from where I am standing it seems bizarre not to have ended this term earlier.

AIBU?

AIBU to wish

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mercibucket · 17/12/2011 21:52

I'm sad about it too - it's going to drag after xmas right up to the 9th when they go back. I'd have much preferred the week before xmas off

mercibucket · 17/12/2011 21:52

I'm sad about it too - it's going to drag after xmas right up to the 9th when they go back. I'd have much preferred the week before xmas off

GoingForGoalWeight · 17/12/2011 21:55

Yep my Son has almost 3 weeks off it is too long! grrrrrr

Pantofino · 17/12/2011 22:03

23rd here too. And dd has had exams every day last week. She is 7.

olibeansmummy · 17/12/2011 22:17

She's only in reception so school is not compulsory. Send her in mon, tue, wed and keep her off thurs and fri

stressheaderic · 17/12/2011 22:25

It's a funny one this year with Christmas being on a Sunday.
We finished yesterday (16th) which is the earliest I can ever remember since being in teaching, and tbh, it suits me, I feel like I've got ages til Christmas - even time to get my obligatory end of term flu and have got rid of it by Christmas.

I'm with you OP, def rather have the time at the beginning. The Autumn term is just sooo long. Keep her off Friday, I would. They'll only be watching films in class anyway.

valiumredhead · 17/12/2011 22:27

Last year was a late break up, this year ds broke up yesterday.

startail · 17/12/2011 22:29

Hate it when it's that late, like some art and craft time before. Also the shops have sales rather than Christmas decorations and all the events are over.
Mine get really bored, much better doing some of the build up.

pinkhebe · 17/12/2011 22:29

Ours broke up yesterday and go back on the 3rd. I hate them breaking up so early, they are so hyper and excited, I much prefer more time off after xmas with all their new toys to play with. Plus the fact I'm working loads next week (I work in retail) so have had to get the inlaws down for a couple of days to look after them.

pinkhebe · 17/12/2011 22:30

ha ha, I'd love it if mine wanted to do arts and crafts - no they just want to play minecraft on the pc!

leftmymistletoeatthedoor · 17/12/2011 22:39

This term is 18th august to 23rd december here. Ds's birthday is on 23rd too. I wish they were breaking up a day or two early but they have lots of fun stuff on all week.

Northernlurker · 17/12/2011 22:50

We broke up yesterday and they're back on the third. Tbh I don't mind - I'm at work anyway most of next week. However if she is tired keep her at home at least one day. Dd1 is Year 9 now but at the end of Year 7 she was doing fine till the last week of school when she developed a really bad stomach ache. Stuck it out for three days with her but no improvement and ended up at OOH docs. We saw a lovely nurse practioner who checked her out for infection etc then said ' well to be honest I think she's just knackered!' She stayed at home the next day and went back to school for the 1/2 day on the last day. She was genuinely worn out. They get like that sometimes.

mrsjay · 17/12/2011 23:27

My dd is in high school she doesnt break up till the 23rd either , i dont mind although i think going back almost the middle of jan is a bit much . christmas is past and they are hanging about to go back

RozziB · 17/12/2011 23:40

Our schools break up on the 23rd and I'm glad they do but only because dh comes home on the 21st after being away since the beginning of September so I get a a couple of days just me and him then kids break off on Friday then go back the 9th of Jan and he leaves the 10th so dc get a full 2 weeks with their dad and It gives me a little bit of peace

A1980 · 17/12/2011 23:43

For all of those saying they can't do Christmas stuff with their DC's as school doesn't break up. What are weekends for? How many days in the run up to it do you need to be doing christmas stuff?

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Owlelf · 18/12/2011 04:19

1980 some people work at the weekends.

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AmIthatbad · 18/12/2011 06:41

Well, I am happy DD doesn't finish till 23rd. Mainly because I have no holidays left this year and would have no-one to look after her. Having a child with SN does somewhat scupper planned holidays, these pesky hospital appointments just keep cropping up.

But the Kids Club will be having a wee party on Friday. While I am working, keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table.

Needs must!!!!

Wow, wouldn't it be nice to spend the days before Christmas baking, wrapping, having fun

natation · 18/12/2011 08:24

Here in Belgium it's always the last Friday before Christmas, unless Christmas is on a Friday, in which case it's thursday before Christmas ie Christmas Eve. There are advantages to being a week later than France for example - it means you can usually get a cheaper holiday the first week of January. We're off to London (Tesco vouchers) for a few days and hope the shops will be relatively quiet as London will be back at school!

Seona1973 · 18/12/2011 08:25

I'm in Scotland but ours break up on wednesday 21st and go back on january 9th

Bonsoir · 18/12/2011 08:42

In France the children broke up on Friday 16 and, frankly, they all seem exhausted and it is a very good thing that they have some time to chill out before all the excitement/socialising of Christmas itself. I would have hated them to be at school next week!

Groovee · 18/12/2011 09:00

We break up on the 22nd and return on the 10th. Would prefer to be back on the 9th. We often feel the holidays go too quick but last year found it easier to plan things and spend time together.

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