Australia: Schools in Queensland to be given option of four-day week

How would you fancy only going to school four days a week?

Well for some pupils in Australia, four-day weeks and shorter days could become an option under updated plans.

In the state of Queensland, all state primary and secondary schools will be given the chance to adopt 'flexible' schedules.

That could mean days off in the week, early finishes or later starts, although the education minister says the expectation will be for most schools to carry on operating as usual.

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What's been announced?

Headteachers in the state recently received an updated plan for changing their hours from 2024 if they so wished.

Some schools are already trialling shorter days, but from next year this will be open to all public primary and secondary schools.

While four days might sounds fun, with children often getting Wednesday off, it could also mean longer days so that pupils get the education they need.

And while shorter days that end earlier might sound amazing, it could also mean a VERY early start.

Plus the extra day not in school might instead be used for doing sports, homework or other educational activities, just not time in the classroom.

One of the issues raised is around working parents and who would look after children on the days when they aren't in school.

The authorities have said any proposed changes must first be discussed with pupils, parents and staff and can only take place if the school community decides it will provide benefits for everyone.

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