Would you let your child miss the last half day of school?

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Kardelen · Yesterday 14:25

my sons last day of school is this Friday.
it’s a half day- he finishes 1:30.

they don’t do any breakfast clubs or afterschool clubs as it’s the last day, so I’m a bit stuck in ways I can send him to school.

has anyone’s child missed last day of school?

I feel a bit sad as I’m thinking he may have a lot of fun that day…. But I’m completely stuck.

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Jolenepleasetakeawaymyman · Today 20:51

PascalPony · Yesterday 14:46

I get it OP. Working FT and having children in school is so tricky because inset days/half days/sports days/summer fairs/meetings with teachers etc etc come thick and fast and annual leave is finite (not to mention the damage to your career prospects with always having other priorities). You have to make difficult choices as a working mother and people will not always understand. You do what you have to do and remember that one day your children are likely to appreciate the example you set as a hard working and career driven person. Given your child is only small, they’re unlikely to even notice missing a half day so try not to worry.

Totally agree with this. Give yourself a break OP and keep him at home that day. Just tell school he has woken up not feeling well.

supersluthspy · Today 21:28

I wouldn’t think twice about keeping him off, no learning will be taking place in reception on a half day last day

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