3112 days ago

Would you take your kids out of school for a holiday? Tell us what you think!

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Hi everyone, thanks for your contributions - some interesting points were raised! Comments are now closed.

Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association president Mike Williams. New research shows more than 36,000 children took a holiday during a single school term last year. Tell us what you think! Would you take your kids out of a school for a holiday? Why/why not? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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