Five ways to get the most out of the school holidays 

Now the classrooms are closed for the summer, children and parents can enjoy nature walks, scavenger hunts, library visits and more at their own pace

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AT THIS time of year, children get their summer holidays and suddenly have oodles of free time — while parental work and household demands barely let up at all. So, given this scenario, how do you make the school holidays count for children? After all, you want them — and you — to get the most out of the break.

Here, we look at five areas to consider focusing on with your child this summer — by accomplishing even one or two activities within each area, you could just make this your child’s best summer ever.