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Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, but they are vital for teachers and schools

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Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, but they are vital for teachers and schoolsIryna Tolmachova/Shutterstock

Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family.

This week, some parents in New South Wales expressed frustration about the “burden” of these days.

It may even seem like they are “easy” days for...

Read more: Pupil-free days may be tricky for parents, but they are vital for teachers and schools

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