THE LAST FIFTEEN MINUTES

Sometimes, parents and students discount the importance of the last 15 minutes of the school day. It’s often seen as the time when parents can collect children early for other appointments. It is also the time that may be “wagged” by children hear Claire, and they have to leave early to catch the school bus.

The last 15 minutes should never be trivialised. At this time, homework is given out, notes are distributed, and important announcements are made at the class or the whole school level. It’s also a vital class time and a period during which the school day is concluded. 

These minutes spent together by teacher and students put an end of the day wrap around the hours that have gone before. That leaves early miss out on an essential part of the day.

Students and parents should be encouraged to appreciate The value of these minutes, which close out a school day. They offer teachers and students the opportunity to have a final favourable period together to celebrate the day that has been shared.