There's not much point in her being there to be honest. I remember going some of those days, cos staying at home was pretty boring, we just ended up helping teachers pack their stuff up, or jamming in the music department, or playing tennis...once reports are written, and there's a week to go...
There's only so many Christmas word-searches a teenager should be subjected to!

I understand that school goes on a week or so after business wraps up, so there's time to sort out the last minute stuff...but I remember that not many others went! We all met at school, and went shopping or to the city - with our parents knowledge. They knew how it went. Especially as we got older, I think for younger students, they try to entertain them, keep them occupied a bit more. As you get older though, they just tell you not to come!

Sounds like she'd be more help (and less bored!) at her nan's.

ETA: Yeah but Nadine, going to work, where you FIND something to do because that's your responsibility is different to going to school because you have to and then teachers saying 'umm...I guess...you can do another crossword?' I totally agree about instilling good work ethics, but honestly, if we're talking about not wasting time, I'd send her to her nans for sure!
-sorry I was a bit slow to reply to you there...