| 单词 | half-term |
| 例句 | Please can we come and stay with you for one or two nights in the half-term holiday on our way to the airport? The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z If you've been inspired by the recent spell of bright weather to book a spring break, there are still some great accommodation deals around for May, including half-term week. Travel tips: visit a museum at night or book a spring break 2013-05-12T04:59:01Z We knocked off the whole thing over half-term, much in the manner depicted in JJ Abrams's current homage to the format. The story of Super 8: how every man, woman and child became a film-maker 2011-08-08T12:47:38Z The family came out to visit him in New York in half-term, but this time the novelty had worn off. 'I didn’t want to do an ITV drama': Matthew Macfadyen on making it big in the US 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z Again, its £2.53m weekend gross is less remarkable than the £7.12m it's added over the past seven days, taking advantage of the half-term holiday and indifferent weather. Prometheus still breathing rarefied air at the UK box-office summit 2012-06-13T09:00:07Z To coincide with half-term, Sky Movies Greats will be renamed ‘Sky Movies Harry Potter’ from October 24 to November 9 as all eight films play exclusively on Sky Movies. Daniel Radcliffe Says He Doesn't Like His Acting in Sixth Harry Potter Film 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z It's also half-term, so if you have young people in tow think about heading to the Imagine festival at the South Bank, which includes Bootworks' wonderful five-minute theatrical adventure, The Incredible Book Eating Boy. What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips 2012-02-10T17:08:45Z But its subsequent success is a reminder never to underestimate the power of the half-term holiday audience. No cure for Hangover Part III as new releases fail to make UK top five 2013-06-05T16:34:56Z The subject came up because I was spending my kids' half-term not taking them to museums and on long walks on windswept moors, but engaging in a root-and-branch reordering and purging of my CDs. Do you still collect physical music? What do you do with it? 2012-11-07T11:31:00Z More recently, on local radio, I've sought to refine my audience to a smaller group – sometimes as low as 200 in half-term holidays. Alan Partridge: How I became a national treasure 2013-07-27T05:00:00Z He remembers 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban being reported as the biggest ever UK opening, posting a "weekend" gross that included the late May bank holiday and a whole week of half-term. At the box office, the weekend now comes early 2012-08-02T19:00:10Z Putting an end to the problem of what to do in half-term, Barbican's free event takes over the building with family-friendly film, theatre, art, dance and spoken word. This week's new events 2011-03-05T00:07:47Z At least, that cookery item was aimed at parents entertaining their kids at half-term, instead of ostensibly functioning adults who take this cutesy-wutesy, cartoon nonsense seriously. It’s poké, man: the ultimate hipster-food glossary 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Kids are not yet on holiday for February half-term, and the audience for this film simply isn't available midweek. Tangled and The King's Speech vie for the weekly takings crown 2011-02-08T12:16:46Z It's all very weird sometimes, but engaging: a nice half-term treat for younger children. Legend of the Guardians: The?Owls of Ga'Hoole ? review 2010-10-21T21:31:00Z Despicable Me shrugged off the challenge of a quartet of new films squarely aimed at the October half-term market. Paranormal Activity 2 exorcises ghosts of Blair Witch on UK opening 2010-10-26T15:57:00Z David Frost, now 33, once watched the film 20 times in a half-term. A quarter of a century for Back in the Future 2010-09-16T20:30:00Z I once accused my children of lying about not having any homework due the next morning, only to be told it was the middle of half-term. 'I've been good and bad, caring but useless': Tim Dowling on two decades of fatherhood 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z As we enter the mid-game of Boardwalk Empire's first season, with a second season already commissioned, it's a good time to write our half-term reports on HBO's flagship show. Have you been watching ? Boardwalk Empire? 2011-03-08T14:20:00Z It is also handily equipped with a children's fun fair during half-term. This week's new events 2013-02-16T06:00:18Z It usually falls during half-term; from about the age of 16, I often woke up alone on that day, my folks away on holiday. What the months of the year mean to me 2010-12-17T08:30:00Z The weekend at the end of a half-term usually sees a less commercial mix of films than the frame that starts the holiday, and so it has proved in February 2013. Wreck-It Ralph batters Bruce Willis 2013-02-27T10:01:39Z Optimistically opening on a Wednesday to capitalise on the latter portion of the half-term holiday, Red Tails was always going to struggle to find its audience. Prometheus still breathing rarefied air at the UK box-office summit 2012-06-13T09:00:07Z One half-term, we experimented with another mode of travel: catching a ferry to northern Spain. 'Don't play Truth or Dare with your mum': how to survive a family holiday by train 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z Thanks to a 12A certificate, the franchise action movie was available to a decent chunk of the half-term audience, and earned £6.91m over the 10 days. Wreck-It Ralph batters Bruce Willis 2013-02-27T10:01:39Z She will return to school next week in London after her half-term break. Harper Beckham, the 4-Year-Old Street-Style Star 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z The latter returns to the Theatre Royal main house in February half-term and is a true delight, seething with the dark fears and excitements of childhood. This week's new theatre 2010-12-11T00:14:00Z With a PG rating, v 12A for Snow White and 15 for Prometheus, Men in Black 3 is well positioned for a strong run in the current half-term holiday. Prometheus: longer legs than Alien? 2012-06-07T11:24:58Z Born and brought up in London, Reiss took part in a half-term holiday writing course at the Royal Court when she was 14 and went on to join the Young Writers' Programme. Teen drama 2010-12-22T08:36:06Z Recreate movie posters in the medium of Lego at this half-term Bollywood bonanza. This week's new events 2013-05-25T05:00:23Z Mr Barton also says sending the letter while many schools are on their half-term break "is slightly odd". Parents have right to see sex education content, says minister 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Following half-term, parents will be consulted again about whether the change was successful and if it should become the norm. Suffolk schools show interest in extended half-term pilot 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z The policy, introduced as a result of Covid, was subsequently extended beyond the pandemic and up until the end of the last half-term break. Rishi Sunak rejects Welsh government funding complaints 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z PLP's lawyers dispute the Welsh government's claim it made the decision in March, when it was extended only to the end of the May half-term holiday. Wales' holiday free school meal axe faces legal challenge 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The policy, which was introduced as a result of Covid, was subsequently extended beyond the pandemic and up until the end of the last half-term break. More spending challenges to come, warns Mark Drakeford 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z The incident involved 10 swimmers on a day when the beach was packed during half-term. Bournemouth beach deaths: Police say they are keeping 'open mind' 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z He said the trust was sympathetic to parents with children in schools both in and out of the trust, facing different half-term breaks. Suffolk schools show interest in extended half-term pilot 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Emergency services were called to the scene, which was packed with people on half-term holidays, at 16:32 BST. Bournemouth beach deaths: Funeral held for girl pulled from sea 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z It plans to mark the anniversary throughout half-term with a 1960s-themed birthday event. PG Tips Twycross Zoo marks 60th anniversary 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z This is partly down to families heading on holiday for the half-term break. British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT glitch 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z The Port of Dover's boss has said it has done "everything we can" to prevent travel delays over the upcoming Bank Holiday and school half-term break. We've done all we can do stop queues, says Dover 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The extended autumn half-term will run from 23 October to 3 November 2023. Suffolk schools show interest in extended half-term pilot 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z O'Leary added: "So, Holly is now taking a break over half-term, she will be back in this studio in two weeks, on Monday 5 June." Phillip Schofield: Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pay tribute on This Morning 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z It plans to run events during half-term to mark the event, including entertainment and craft activities. PG Tips Twycross Zoo marks 60th anniversary 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z The Unity Schools Partnership, which runs 33 schools in Suffolk and on the Essex-Cambridgeshire borders, plans to make the Autumn half-term two weeks. Parents' anger over plan to extend school half-term 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z "I often don't have £100 spare to go and do a food shop for half-term but with this I pay £10 a week so it's very manageable for me," she said. Iceland Food Club: Demand grows for loan help, Fair For You says 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z An education trust piloting a two-week half-term has said other schools have shown an interest in the scheme. Suffolk schools show interest in extended half-term pilot 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z He had booked flights from Luton Airport to Faro in January last year for a family holiday with his wife and three daughters in the May half-term. Man sent bailiffs to Luton Airport for Wizz Air refund 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z The BBC understands the delays at the border have been made worse by the high volume of coaches bringing pupils home from half-term trips. Coach passengers returning to UK face waits of more than six hours 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z The Autumn half-term is due to run from 23 October to 3 November 2023. Parents' anger over plan to extend school half-term 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Pupils had arrived for their final day before the October half-term just a few minutes before coal tip number seven engulfed Pantglas Junior School, as well as houses in that part of the village. BBC: What's been 'occurring' in Wales for 100 years 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z He added services for school half-term holidays had been "going very well". Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Mr Hall, director of the Newmarket Charitable Foundation, said: "For the length of half-term, local kids and adults are going to be able to be entertained at a 100-seater cinema, how cool is that?" Cinema in the back of a lorry pops up in Newmarket 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z February half-term is traditionally a busy time for travel, and this will be the first since the lifting of Covid travel restrictions last March. Half-term border queues warning due to strikes 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Almost 500 people have signed a petition protesting at plans to extend a school half-term. Parents' anger over plan to extend school half-term 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z The court heard some staff had to work an extra five hours, while admission was halted for almost an hour, which could have prevented up to 900 people entering during the busy half-term holiday. Just Stop Oil protestors convicted of attacking King waxwork 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The Association of British Travel Agents said many tour operators were "expecting a busy half-term as demand for travel continues to return to pre-pandemic levels". Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z During the extension, staff at the Reel Store said they would hold arts and crafts workshops for families in half-term. Frida Kahlo show extended in Coventry after 13,000 visit 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z But it added that most half-term holidaymakers would travel by plane - for example, to places like the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. Half-term border queues warning due to strikes 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z He added that extending half-term would help with the recruitment and retention of staff. Parents' anger over plan to extend school half-term 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Free tickets have been made available for advance booking and the museum officials said they were expecting high demand during the February half-term and Easter. Coventry museum's excitement builds for Dippy the dinosaur 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The airport said Border Force was trialling using e-gates for children aged 10 and 11 in Terminal 5 over the half-term holiday, as it has done in other airports such as Cardiff. Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z She and her son now plan to visit Cornwall in half-term, and to take Sinbad along for the trip. Battered storm teddy bear found in Cornwall lovingly restored 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z But while families look for summer sun, Booking.com said its most-booked destinations by Brits for February half-term included staycations in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and York. Holidaymakers spending more as bookings rise 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Teaching unions in Northern Ireland are considering joint strike action in late February following the half-term break, BBC News NI understands. NI Education: Teachers consider strike in February 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Charles didn’t want 12-year-old Harry spending his half-term break at St. James’s Palace, where he “might glimpse a newspaper, overhear a radio” talking about Diana as the British press “veered into psychosis” over her death. Out-of-context Harry: Seven not-so-random quotes from 'Spare,' explained 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The boost in half-term traffic comes as more than 3,000 workers at Heathrow are set to be balloted over strike action, which could affect travel at Easter. Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Claire said her daughter Seren has been a student at the school for three years and used to get free transport, but was told she was ineligible after returning after October half-term. Maesteg: Girl misses out on free school bus by 160m 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z "From October half-term they were spending a lot more then to prepare for the cost of living crisis that everybody is facing this Christmas." Cost of living: 'We've got a spreadsheet to plan Christmas spending' 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z "However, as any action will be co-ordinated with other unions it is likely that a 'Day of Action' may be called in the week following half-term break," his email continued. NI Education: Teachers consider strike in February 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z "We married a fortnight ago during half-term and we have photos of us wearing bucket hats on our special day," Mrs Thomas said. World Cup 2022: Newlyweds watch Wales on honeymoon 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Children and families on half-term holidays had to leave the sea, he said. Cornwall: 'Unbearable' stench of sewage on beauty spot beach 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The park will not reopen until Saturday - when half-term starts in Wales - but the Treetops ride will remain closed. Oakwood rollercoaster: Park's 'deep sadness' over injuries 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The drop in the remaining Covid restrictions comes as families prepare to head off on half-term holidays. Spain lifts final Covid rules for UK travellers 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z It was shortly before 9:15 a.m. on the last day before the school year’s half-term break, and the students, aged 6 to 11, had only just arrived. A Welsh Village Embraces Its Bond With the Queen 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z BA said it was "protecting key holiday destinations over half-term". British Airways to cut 10,000 Heathrow flights 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The UK's largest airport said the cap would "provide passengers with confidence ahead of their half-term getaways". Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Hundreds of flights across the UK were cancelled during the week of the Platinum Jubilee in June and school half-term holidays, and concerns have been raised of further travel woes during the summer. British Airways staff call off Heathrow strike action after new pay offer 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z A DfT spokesperson said: "This will help passengers find alternative arrangements ahead of time, rather than face the kind of last-minute cancellations seen over the Easter and half-term holidays." Flight cancellations aim to ease summer chaos 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Overall, the report said people were content with the current six-week summer holiday with two weeks at Christmas, two at Easter and three week-long half-term breaks. School holidays: Could Wales' summer break be cut to four weeks? 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Hundreds of flights across the UK were cancelled during the week of the Platinum Jubilee and school half-term holidays, and concerns have been raised of further travel woes during the summer. Hundreds of British Airways staff vote to strike over pay 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z After consulting with airlines, a daily limit of 100,000 departing passengers will now apply until 29 October - after UK school half-term holidays - the airport said. Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Cancelled flights, long queues and staff shortages at UK airports disrupted the travel plans of British holidaymakers during the Jubilee half-term break. London's Heathrow says May was busiest month since March 2020 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Airports across Europe have struggled in the past week to cope with a rebound in demand, with British airports in particular facing chaos as a school half-term holiday coincided with the Platinum Jubilee holiday weekend. UK transport minister explores temporary visas for EU workers to ease airport staffing crisis 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Over the Jubilee bank holiday, which coincided with many schools' half-term breaks, 750 flights out of the UK were cancelled, according to aviation data firm Cirium. Rail strikes and flight cancellations: Are UK travellers heading for a summer of misery? 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Like some airlines, Wizz Air has been forced to cancel flights over the recent Jubilee bank holiday which coincided with schools' half-term break because of "widespread shortages in staff". Wizz Air sparks backlash over working with fatigue 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Airports across Europe in the past week have struggled to cope with a rebound in demand, with British airports in particular facing chaos as a school half-term holiday coincided with the platinum jubilee holiday weekend. Wizz Air expects Q1 operating loss amid staff shortages, supply snags 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z The impact has possibly been minimised with some workers able to work from home on Mondays, together with some London schools having inset days following half-term. Tube strike signals end of party for Londoners 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet said: "Shock and awe is the only way to describe what has been happening at the pump during the half-term break." Fuel prices surged over bank holiday break, says RAC 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z After waiting weeks for a response Mr Rogers said he was able to gain Anastiia a school place following half-term, but only after taking matters in to his own hands and ringing several local schools. Ukrainian children face school place delays 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z As a result, many will miss Monday morning's start of the new half-term. Flight cancellations: Children and teachers stranded abroad as school starts 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Passengers have faced a raft of UK flight cancellations causing disruptions for many families on half-term holidays. Easyjet cancels 80 flights as travel disruption continues 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Schools were on a half-term break and the country also had a long public holiday weekend to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne. UK says it will work with aviation industry to solve travel chaos 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The half-term break and bank holiday Jubilee weekend is the first major test the industry has faced since all Covid travel restrictions were lifted in March. Travel industry plea for overseas workers rejected 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Up to two million people are preparing to fly over the next few days, with the Jubilee bank holiday coinciding with half-term. Travel disruption continues as 150 flights cancelled 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z It is not just exam students - younger children are missing the start of the new half-term too, after airlines failed to get them home at the end of family holidays. Flight cancellations: Children and teachers stranded abroad as school starts 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Airlines including Tui and EasyJet have cancelled dozens of flights over the half-term holiday, with the travel industry struggling to recruit and train new staff quick enough as demand returns following the pandemic. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled? 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Friday night coincided with the start of school half-term, and rock band My Chemical Romance were in town on Saturday, playing at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens cricket ground. Ed Sheeran M4 chaos prompts Cardiff event questions 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z These rises mean drivers will pay more at the pump ahead of half-term getaways or trips over the four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday which begins on Thursday. Fuel prices: Filling a diesel car now costs a record £100 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z But with school half-term holidays coinciding with the extra Jubilee bank holiday, airports are now busier than at any point since before the pandemic. Half-term holiday plans in shreds as flights cancelled 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z It said Friday was likely to be busiest when day-trippers meet families returning home from half-term breaks. Drivers warned of Platinum Jubilee traffic delays 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Another says the current half-term break could be crucial. Partygate: How much political danger is Boris Johnson in? 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Disruption began on Saturday as travellers experienced extremely busy roads and cancelled Easyjet flights as the half-term getaway began. Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z More than 30,000 people face disruption to their half-term travel plans over the next week, after airlines cancel dozens of flights. Travel disruption: 'We were on the plane when our flight was cancelled' 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z EasyJet said at the weekend it had taken the decision to make advance cancellations over the half-term break because it believed it was "necessary to provide reliable services over this busy period". Half-term holiday plans in shreds as flights cancelled 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z RAC traffic spokesman Rod Dennis said: "The fact the bank holidays coincide with the end of half-term in many places has the potential to put some extra pressure on the road network." Drivers warned of Platinum Jubilee traffic delays 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z EasyJet is to cancel more than 200 flights over the next 10 days, causing disruption for families heading abroad on half-term holidays. EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Some complained of "chaos" after being stuck in hours-long queues alongside families heading for half-term holidays. 'Battle of heavyweights' - what's at stake in Paris? 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Some fans are complaining of "chaos" as they are stuck in hours long queues alongside families heading for half-term holidays. Liverpool fans heading to Paris face long delays at Dover 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z The peak was early March, after the school half-term and a popular holiday time for families. Covid-19: An end to two years of statistics and BBC whiteboards 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z "It was the half-term holidays and I was just told it was a week away to let my hair down," he said. Herefordshire Council: Boy housed with sex offender by social worker 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z It will not cover journeys made during half-term or the four-day UK bank holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June, which will mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Rail ticket sale launched as travel costs criticised 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z He was home for the half-term holiday and his parents immediately got him back to Scotland. Ukrainians in Scotland inspire good deeds for war effort 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Demand for half-term, Easter and summer flights was also healthy. Air fare rises unavoidable, warns Air France-KLM 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z With half-term about to start and coronavirus testing easing for fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK, airports are hoping the flights industry will really start to take off again. Luton Airport: Travel is a 'bit more of a normal life again' 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Hundreds of thousands of people are heading away as the half-term holidays start in many parts of the UK. UK scraps Covid tests in time for half term and Spain relaxes restrictions 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z She pointed out: "And the decision to end the sale just before half-term will mean many families face the same punishing costs over the holidays." Rail ticket sale launched as travel costs criticised 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z At the start of prime minister's questions, Boris Johnson said: "It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid." Covid: 'No top UK medics meeting' before isolation move 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z "It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with COVID," Johnson told lawmakers. UK PM Johnson speeds up plan to end COVID self-isolation rule 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z This has resulted in many UK families avoiding travelling to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands during half-term, which hoteliers say has lost them millions of pounds' worth of trade. Covid: PM 'past point of no return' and families avoid Spain over jab rules 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Travel restrictions meant that trip had to be postponed to this February half-term - that is now off too. Half-term travel: UK families avoid Spain over jab rules 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z "Some of our accommodation providers are fully booked for February half-term, some also fully booked over Easter, and we are also finding people want to come to the area now, which is out of season." Covid: Staycation boom likely to stay, say tourism bosses 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Wales' secondary school pupils are advised to wear face coverings in classes and corridors but after half-term, decisions will be made locally. Covid: Wales' schools face masks policy questioned by expert 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Meanwhile masks are still required in schools until the February half-term. Covid in Wales: Nightclubs to reopen as Omicron rules scrapped 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The UK’s transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed that post-arrival testing requirements will be lifted for travel to the UK from 4am on 11 February, ahead of the half-term break for schools in the country. Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The firm said bookings for February half-term and Easter holidays are comparable to 2019, with Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cape Verde and the Canaries the most popular destinations. Half-term travel: UK families avoid Spain over jab rules 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Holiday bookings have jumped with "notable increases" in trips planned for February half-term and Easter ahead of Covid travel tests being scrapped. Holiday bookings jump as Covid travel tests axed 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Education Minister Jeremy Miles said on Tuesday that guidance on face coverings was likely to remain in place until schools come back on 28 February, after half-term. Covid: Wales' schools face masks policy questioned by expert 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Some special schools have been hit particularly hard by staff shortages, which led to an appeal for substitute teachers to provide emergency cover before half-term in October 2021. Pupil absence rate in NI schools lowest since mid-November 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The UK’s transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed that post-arrival testing requirements will be lifted for travel to the UK from 4am on 11 February, ahead of the half-term break for schools in the country. Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Many UK families have cancelled half-term trips to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands because children over 12 must be double vaccinated to enter. Half-term travel: UK families avoid Spain over jab rules 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The rise follows a dip many associated with the half-term holidays at the end of October. School Covid absence up 60% in England in two weeks 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Schools were also shut for five months from the first lockdown in March 2020, and for an extended half-term holiday. Covid-19: Some pupils remote learning amid staff shortage 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z According to the latest attendance records, the number of children out of school for Covid-19 related reasons also fell after the October half-term. Covid-19: Passes for pubs an option and school attendance up 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Sajid Javid said that from half-term, this age group will be able to get vaccinated in vaccination clinics, as well as at school. Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why? 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z "The half-term break may have played a part, though infections were decreasing prior to this time. Over the next few weeks we will see if this decline continues." UK bucking trend of rising Covid cases in Europe 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z While the data includes the October half-term week when children mixed less, the ONS said the tests performed in the week ending 30 October would have identified those infected before the break. Coronavirus live: England speeds up booster jab rollout, Ukraine reports record daily death toll 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z His spokesman pointed to a recent decline in cases following a half-term vacation for schools. Christmas may be tough as COVID not over, England's deputy medical officer says 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Efforts to vaccinate pupils as many return to the classroom from the half-term break comes as cases in England remain high. Covid-19 vaccine: Jabs offered to 12-15-year-olds at 800 schools 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Many students in England and Wales are preparing to return to school next week, but they are being urged to do a rapid Covid test before half-term is over. Covid-19: School Covid tests and Ed Sheeran's 'gnarly' symptoms 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Young people are being urged to do a rapid Covid test before they return to school after half-term. to prevent more new infections. Covid: Pupils urged to test before returning to school 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Just in time for half-term, fully vaccinated people arriving in England from a non-red list country can use a lateral flow test rather than the more expensive PCR version on or before day two. Coronavirus live: UK travel rules relaxed as arrivals can now use cheaper lateral flow tests 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The latest change to the travel rules in England comes in time for many families going on half-term holidays. Covid: Travellers to be able to use cheaper Covid tests 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z One principal of a special school said a "perfect storm" of staff absences meant it had to close early for half-term. Emergency teaching cover appeal by NI special schools 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z The flight ban will affect families in England and Wales who booked half-term holidays in Morocco for next week. Morocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases rising 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z The health service set a target of offering all children vaccination shots by the school half-term break, which starts next week. Children fuel English COVID case rise after slow vaccine start 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z New rules allowing travellers returning to England to take lateral flow tests instead of more expensive PCR tests will come into force on 24 October, in time for many families returning from half-term breaks. Covid-19: Warning over false negatives and rapid tests allowed for half-term break 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Northern Ireland's schools have just a short break in October and Scotland's half-term has already happened. Travel chiefs demand date for PCR test switch 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The principal of Arvalee Special School, Jonathan Gray, told BBC News NI he was devastated that the school had to close early for half-term. Emergency teaching cover appeal by NI special schools 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the transport secretary has said he hopes to relax rules on testing in time for families returning from half-term holidays at the end of October. Covid-19: Wales set for 'more normal' Christmas and travel joy for Novavax volunteers 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z We want to get this done for half-term for people. US warns Russia over energy crisis, as UK consumer groups warn on fuel poverty – live 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z He told various UK media outlets that the government was hoping to have the change in place before half-term in October – which starts in England in most schools on Friday 22 October. Coronavirus live: UK government aims to replace PCR tests with lateral flow tests for international travel 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Last week, Mr Shapps told the Today programme that he hoped the change would happen "in time for people returning from half-term holidays potentially, and certainly by the end of October". Travel chiefs demand date for PCR test switch 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z A government source said they intended to introduce this measure in time for the half-term break, which for many schools begins on 22 October. Covid: Travel firms hope for boost after UK red list cut 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z That will not be clear until October half-term when all children in the age group should have been offered an appointment. Covid vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds: What we know so far 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z We anticipate having it ready for the half-term. US warns Russia over energy crisis, as UK consumer groups warn on fuel poverty – live 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z We want to get this done for half-term. Coronavirus live: UK government aims to replace PCR tests with lateral flow tests for international travel 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The travel business added: "Thanks to the demand, half-term is incredibly busy and we'll be operating up to 2,500 weekly flights." Travel chiefs demand date for PCR test switch 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Heathrow Airport said an announcement on when this would be implemented was "the missing piece", adding that it is "critical in order to save the half-term getaway for many". Covid: Travel firms hope for boost after UK red list cut 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z No date has been set for this change but ministers are aiming to have it in place for the half-term school break. Covid: Amber list scrapped as travel rules simplified 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z All 12 to 15-year-olds in Wales will be offered a Covid vaccine by the end of the October half-term, the Welsh health minister has said. Covid vaccine offers for ages 12 to 15 in Wales by half-term 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z The appearance comes as the government is talking up holiday bookings for half-term following a huge reduction of the number of countries on England’s travel red-list. Coronavirus live: UK government aims to replace PCR tests with lateral flow tests for international travel 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z From later in October, people will be able to take a lateral flow test two days after they arrive back in the country - hopefully "for when people return from half-term breaks", the UK government said. Covid travel: Wales partly agrees to relax rules 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z But he urged the UK government to introduce the changes to PCR tests in time for half-term and called on the devolved administrations to implement similar changes quickly. Covid: Travel firms hope for boost after UK red list cut 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z "With every passing day, confidence among leaders and teachers that it will be achieved by the October half-term is nosediving," she said. Covid: Denbighshire schools at breaking point with cases, councillor says 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z However, he stressed that his colleagues were aware of school half-term dates and understood the speed required to implement this change. Travel rule change delayed by lateral flow test shortage 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z But Sophie Dekkers, EasyJet's chief commercial officer, said that the lack of a date could mean lost business in the half-term school holidays, which vary across the country. Covid travel test changing date needed to avoid losses 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The department also said that the current arrangements for regular asymptomatic testing in all schools would be reviewed at half-term. Coronvirus: Saliva tests considered for mainstream SEN pupils 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Alan French, chief executive of travel firm Thomas Cook, said October half-term bookings were three times higher than in August and he expected this figure to increase as a result of the changed system. Holiday surge expected after travel rules change 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The i newspaper said plans had been drawn up to extend the school half-term holiday, if the number of hospitalisations continue at the current level. Covid-19: Four in five UK over-16s fully vaccinated and sex infections fall during pandemic 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z The i newspaper said it had been told that plans had been drawn up to extend the school half-term holiday, if the number of hospitalisations continue at the current level. Covid: No plans for October lockdown, says government 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Since the rule change announcement, Thomas Cook said October half-term bookings were three times higher than in August and it expected this weekend to be the biggest of the year. Covid travel test changing date needed to avoid losses 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Before that he started a petition urging ministers to extend free school meals through half-term and the Christmas holidays, eventually pressuring ministers into providing £170m of extra funding. Marcus Rashford defends charity deals over profit claims 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z "But last spring and summer, when overseas holidays were cancelled, we were able to book an autumn half-term holiday a week earlier than many of the rest of England's schools." Could Leicestershire lose its July holiday fortnight? 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z She said being in Scotland during half-term brought back memories of being there with Prince Philip when she was pregnant with her daughter, Lady Louise. Countess weeps as she remembers Duke of Edinburgh 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z “I said that much later about what we were doing for the winter plans, but it’s been interpreted,” he says, but changes the subject on to the return of children to school tomorrow after half-term. Covid live: UK records 5,341 new cases; eradicating virus not ‘reasonable target’, says WHO official 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Pupils in England go back to classrooms on Monday after the half-term holiday. Covid-19: Push for world vaccination and pupils urged to take tests 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z In a statement, the council confirmed no pupils were in the school on Friday, 28 May, when the visitor arrived for a teacher training day before the half-term break. Covid: Merthyr school shut after 'worrying' Delta variant case 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z Most children aged between three and seven are due to return to school on 22 February, after the half-term break, but for most others, learning from home will continue. Covid: Home schooling pupils still need laptops, charity says 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z "If ever there's a time to relax the rules on screen time, it's this February half-term," says child psychologist Laverne Antrobus. Covid: What can families do over the half-term break? 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z Mr Walker warned that with half-term approaching people must "not travel to the coast" and said patrols were being increased to catch people flouting the rules. Covid: Group fined for 240-mile trip to see Whitby Abbey 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The youngest pupils will return to Welsh primary schools the week after the February half-term, but English schools are not set to reopen until the start of March. Covid: Welsh Tory leader calls for UK-wide approach to rules 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z Children aged three to seven will return to school after the February half-term, the Welsh Government is expected to confirm on Friday. Covid in Wales: Youngest set to return to primary schools from 22 February 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z During February half-term many people would normally be thinking of taking a short holiday in the UK. What do Covid rules mean for holiday travel in the UK? 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Virtual events are also accessible to families over half-term: the Royal Observatory Greenwich is putting on stargazing workshops and the Shakespeare's Globe festival is offering family tickets for storytelling masterclasses. Covid: What can families do over the half-term break? 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z Compass says it will pay for breakfast and lunch parcels for children over February's half-term. Compass to pay for half-term food after free school meals 'fell short' 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z In Wales, some primary-school children may start to return after the half-term break, while the Scottish government has ruled out a mid-February reopening. Covid-19 school closures 'could cost pupils £40,000 in lifetime earnings' 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z This week Sir Keir Starmer answered some of his internal Labour critics by producing what looked suspiciously like a policy - a call to vaccinate teachers at half-term. Covid: Sir Keir Starmer's vaccine stance shot by both sides 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said schools in England would not be able to reopen to all pupils after the February half-term, but could do so from 8 March. Covid-19: Schools in NI set to remain shut until 8 March 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Pupils have been told they will be learning from home until at least the February half-term holidays. Covid-19: MPs call for school reopening plan, and will France have a third lockdown? 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z But it is expected that it will not be until after the February half-term. Tory MPs demand 'clarity' on school reopenings 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Schools are closed to most pupils until after February's half-term, but a paper looking at reopening will be put to ministers at next week's executive meeting. Covid-19: Restrictions likely to remain in Northern Ireland after 5 March 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z The current plan is for pupils to return after the February half-term. Johnson raises fears of lockdown in England continuing into summertime 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z It was originally planned that pupils could return to pre-school, primary and nursery schools following the half-term break in mid-February. Covid-19: Schools in NI set to remain shut until 8 March 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z The majority of pupils are in an extended period of remote learning until after half-term in February, but some children of key workers and vulnerable children are still permitted to attend the classroom. Covid-19: What might a 'tighter' NI lockdown look like? 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z Wales' first minister said on Friday that the "wholesale" return of pupils to school after February half-term was "unlikely". Tory MPs demand 'clarity' on school reopenings 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Internet classroom Oak National Academy created the library after schools moved to remote learning for the majority of pupils until February half-term. Virtual library gives children in England free book access 2021-01-16T05:00:00Z But councils say the government should be responsible for providing food vouchers during the February half-term, like it did over summer. Covid-19: South America travel ban and NHS 'crisis' warning 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z The situation became more pressing after the prime minister announced last night that England's lockdown would mean schools and colleges would remain closed to most pupils until at least the February half-term. Home-schooling: Calls to cut data fees during Covid lockdowns 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Here’s the fans’ half-term verdicts on their teams from today’s Observer. Newcastle v Leicester: Premier League – live! 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z Schools have reopened after an extended half-term break. Coronavirus: Schools reopen in NI with new Covid safety measures 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z A growing number of councils in England are promising to provide free meals for children of families facing hardship during the half-term school holidays. School meals: Councils promise help after Rashford campaign 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z School attendance plummeted after half-term in England, with rates as low as 77% in one region, official data reveals. Coronavirus: School attendance plummeted after half-term in England 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z And yet when the October “half-term” school break came around, the Conservatives again decided not to extend the vouchers. After growing up poor, a Premier League star corners U.K. into feeding its hungry 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z In Northern Ireland, payments to those eligible for free school meals were previously made over the summer and half-term holidays in 2020. Free school meals: Stormont will fund meals during holidays until 2022 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z There was, however, a slight dip during the following week - the half-term holiday for many parts of England and Wales. Covid: Car use down as second lockdown takes effect 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z In Northern Ireland, the scheme will run over the half-term break. School meals: Councils promise help after Rashford campaign 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z From mid-September until half-term, overall attendance was lowest in the North West, hovering around 85%. Coronavirus: School attendance plummeted after half-term in England 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z The footballer then called for free meals to be provided over the October half-term, with more than a million people signing a petition he set up. Marcus Rashford welcomes school holiday support climbdown 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z Members of Mumsnet admit their Christmas trees have been "twinkling away" since the half-term break, and plan to put on the Christmas songs playlist and decorate their homes by mid-November. Christmas shopping done with weeks to spare 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Younger children returned to classes as normal after half-term. Covid: Almost half of Welsh schools report cases 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Primary schools reopened after the half-term break, but only Years 7 and 8 in secondary schools returned at that time. Lockdown: What does it mean for people on the border? 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z After half-term, it was lowest in the North East, West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber, approaching or falling below 80% in mid-November. Coronavirus: School attendance plummeted after half-term in England 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z After nine weeks setting it up and much investment, he opened in late October and saw strong sales over the half-term break. Lockdown retail: 'It has been the toughest year I've ever had' 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z Primary and special schools reopened on 2 November after the half-term break and in secondary schools only pupils in Years 7 and 8 went back to class during Wales' firebreak. Q&A: What can you do after Wales' firebreak lockdown? 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z Schools in Northern Ireland reopen on Monday after an extended half-term break, while other restrictions including the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants continue until 13 November. Nigel Farage: Brexit Party to focus on fighting lockdown 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z Schools are to reopen on Monday morning after an extended half-term break. Coronavirus: Schools reopen in NI with new Covid safety measures 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z Schools in Northern Ireland will reopen on Monday after an extended half-term break, while other restrictions including the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants continue until 13 November. Covid: PM warns of virus deaths 'twice as bad' as spring 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z In Northern Ireland, schools are due to reopen on Monday after an extended two-week half-term holiday, as part of a four-week period of additional restrictions. Lockdown: Government resists calls to shut schools in England 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z The restrictions are in place until 13 November - with hospitality and close-contact services shut, while schools got an extended half-term break - to try and get Northern Ireland's R-number back below one. Coronavirus: Can NI 'learn to live' with Covid-19? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z Sage proposed a national circuit breaker for the October half-term as early as 16 September. 'Save Christmas' with Covid lockdown in England, experts say 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z About one in every 20 pupils in NI was absent from school due to self-isolation or shielding in the week before half-term. Coronavirus: Self-isolating pupils make up 5% of absences 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z It led to businesses across the country, including fish and chip shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, offering free food to eligible children over half-term. Free school meals: Marcus Rashford given City of Manchester Award 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z She's speaking as Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his refusal to extend free school meals for children in England over the half-term holiday, saying he was "very proud" of the government's support so far. School meals: The mum trying to feed her children through half-term week 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Thousands of free meals will be provided to children in England by businesses, local authorities and community groups on the first day of half-term as the government faces a damaging revolt on the issue. Coronavirus live news: China confirms 137 local cases as Spain enters state of emergency 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The government is continuing to insist it will not bow to pressure, including from some Conservative MPs, to fund free meals for school children in England over half-term. Covid-19: Free meals row, 'Generation Covid' and Oliviers' message of hope 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Danielle is calling on the government to "support young people" as the row about the decision not to extend free school meals for children in England into the half-term holiday continues. School meals: 'I remember going to bed with hunger pains' 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z Schools were closed for an extra week at half-term. Coronavirus: Six further Covid-related deaths in NI 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z She lives in Norfolk with her 11-year-old son, who is at private school on a bursary and currently on the second week of his half-term, and nine-year-old daughter. School meals: The mum trying to feed her children through half-term week 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Earlier on Friday children left school ahead of their half-term break. Wales lockdown: Covid 'firebreak' comes into force 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z In Northern Ireland, schools will close on Monday 19 October for two weeks, including the half-term holiday. Covid: What happens if someone in school tests positive? 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Many teachers want more concrete reassurances from Macron and his government when the October half-term holiday ends. Beheading of teacher exposes secular divide in French classrooms 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z It also ran throughout the Easter and May half-term holidays. Coronavirus: What's happening to free school meals during holidays? 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z It's the start of half-term week, and Lucy is making pancakes for her two children for breakfast. School meals: The mum trying to feed her children through half-term week 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Primary and special schools will reopen as normal on 2 November after the half-term break - there is no extra time off. Wales lockdown: Covid 'firebreak' comes into force 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z All pubs and restaurants must close except for takeaway services, and schools will close for two weeks for an extended half-term holiday. New virus restrictions in Europe; Merkel warns of hard days 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z Schools will be closed for an extended half-term break, as well. Pubs, central to cultural life in Northern Ireland, close to control COVID-19 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z I briefly – crazily – considered taking my kids somewhere for October half-term, then the localised lockdowns began. I used to be Ms Covid Casual. But with a sick sister, that’s changed | Hadley Freeman 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z When we get to October half-term, that is the classic point at which it shifts towards gift buying. Why 600 books are being published on Thursday 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z The summer term has been extended by a week to 27 July, and the autumn half-term holiday will be stretched to two weeks. Who won't have to wear face coverings in shops? 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z It was near the end of the school half-term holiday. Special Report: Into the fog - How Britain lost track of the coronavirus 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z "The 1 June date might be convenient for being after half-term but it's not given us anything like the time we need to put things in place," says Mrs Whiting. How the new school day might look 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z The government is considering introducing an extra bank holiday, possibly in October around the time of half-term. Government considers call for extra Bank Holiday 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z Many pupils go to school six days a week and there are no half-term holidays. Italian lessons: what we've learned from two months of home schooling 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Mr Hall said he went on a five-day "whirlwind" tour of European countries with his daughter over half-term, which included Milan and nearby towns, before returning to the UK on 18 February. 'I've been waiting four days for NHS 111 to call' 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z The biggest influx was when families returned from their half-term break, shortly after Selbie’s February 21 blog post that celebrated recording no further cases. Special Report: Into the fog - How Britain lost track of the coronavirus 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z The Commons starts sitting again after the half-term recess. Brexit: EU tells PM he must stick to customs rules for NI amid concerns about UK 'backsliding' - live news 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Ross Harper, in Evenwood near Bishop Auckland, said his children were due back in school after their half-term holidays. Schools and roads closed after heavy snowfall 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The extensive clean-up operation is under way with the park closed for the duration of the half-term break. Flooded theme park closed for two weeks 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z One passenger said the situation was "utter chaos" after a problem with the airport's IT system saw staff called in to help passengers get to gates on the second day of the half-term weekend. Heathrow apologises for IT failure disruption 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z It comes on a particularly busy weekend with many families having booked to travel over the half-term school holiday. Storm Dennis 'may cause more damage than Ciara' 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Holidaymakers lucky enough to travel into Europe during the February half-term holiday are getting an extra boost from the value of the pound. Pound boost for late winter holidaymakers 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z If parents and their children are planning to travel to China and Hong Kong over the half-term break, the association is urging schools to advise them to reconsider. Boarding schools warn against virus 'xenophobia' 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Holiday company adverts are still urging you to whisk your family off on a European city break during the half-term holiday. What Brexit means for half-term holiday plans 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Many were concerned about making half-term trips, and several said they had cancelled travel plans because they were worried about how they would prove entitlement to return to the UK if free movement ended. EU citizens in UK demand clarification of status as no deal looms 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Birmingham City Council said it pursued the legal action in order to protect staff and pupils when they return from their half-term break on Monday. Teacher 'emotional' over LGBT demo ban 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z It said it made the application in order to protect staff and pupils when they return from their half-term break on Monday. Protesters banned from LGBT row school 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z So do not expect some new spirit of compromise to be in the air after half-term. What do the EU elections mean for Brexit? It’s complicated | Anand Menon 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z The former half-term governor of Alaska told “Good Morning Britain” that she was hurt and embarrassed after her former running mate’s family did not ask her to attend the funeral, reported the Daily Mail. Sarah Palin says not being invited to Sen. John McCain’s funeral felt like a “gut punch" 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z It said it was always the plan for the classes to stop at half-term. 'No U-turn' at LGBT protest school 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z MPs may need to work longer and lose their February half-term break if Brexit is to be delivered on time. MPs face longer hours for Brexit debate 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z At business questions in the Commons Valerie Vaz, the shadow leader of the Commons, asked if the February half-term recess was still going ahead. Brexit: People's Vote MPs drop plan to table second referendum amendment – Politics live 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Around half the town’s children made their appearance in uniform on Monday, the first day after the autumn half-term holiday. French school offers uniforms as option for first time since 1968 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z On the beach outside the restaurant, children are playing during their school half-term holiday. What wine has to do with our productivity problem 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z SWR said the union was "cynically targeting hard-working commuters, families trying to enjoy the half-term holidays and sports fans with its latest strike dates". Rail workers begin five-day strike 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z Next week, the British Esports Association, a nonprofit that promotes grassroots eSport, will partner up with West Ham United and Archery GB to provide a pilot half-term activity week. You have to keep fit to stay in gaming 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z The rest of the time, she’s a PE teacher and deputy head; school will take priority until the October half-term. Hostile players, irate fans and decisions that haunt you: who’d be a football ref? 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z The museum will reopen on 20 October in time for half-term. Roald Dahl museum to reopen after flood 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z There are no distractions, except a minimal half-term for the All-Star Game in July. Losing my cricket religion but can novelty of baseball fill the gap? | Matthew Engel 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Today is the last day the Commons is sitting before a mini, half-term recess. Ministers condemned for leaving City in 'chronic state of uncertainty' over Brexit - Politics live 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Passengers were mainly families with children who were going to Bursa to spend upcoming half-term holidays at the nearby Uludağ ski resort. Eleven killed and 46 injured in bus crash in north-western Turkey 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z Anyone recall the pig with lipstick,Sarah Palin, who used her half-term governorship of Alaska to enrich her family and attack her enemies? A Sheriff, a Mystery Check and a Blogger Who Cried Foul 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z "Unseasonably warm weather and Storms Brian and Ophelia coinciding with half-term saw some shoppers temporarily stay away from the High Street, impacting footfall and sales of non-food items - particularly new season clothing lines," she said. Warm weather prompts retail sales dip 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z The half-term holiday is almost over and, for many students in their final year of school, university applications are high on the agenda. University admissions: The art of the personal statement 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z "It was so difficult that half-term after Grenfell and so sad in so many ways, but there were moments when we were inspired." Grenfell Tower pupils enjoy 'good day' as they collect exam results - BBC News 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z Both airports advised passengers to check the status of their flights after terminals became congested on Saturday with travellers hoping to get away for the long weekend and half-term school holiday. British Airways: turmoil continues after IT failure grounds flights 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z Aberbargoed Primary School in Caerphilly is one of these, and pupils will start their half-term holiday a week early on Friday. Term-time holidays: Week of school break may be moved - BBC News 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z The bill is set to return to the Commons for its detailed committee stage after the half-term recess, and Mr Argar is hopeful it will receive Royal Assent - and so become law - by the summer. 'Keep sex abuse dad's name off my wedding certificate' - BBC News 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z South Central Ambulance Service said three ambulances and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene, on what was the first day of the half-term holiday for school pupils in Berkshire. Reading Topshop death: Boy dies after 'store furniture incident' - BBC News 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z It occurred during the school half-term holidays in France and several other European countries, including Britain, when ski resorts are typically full of children. Avalanche in France kills at least four people 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z My husband was a teacher, and it must have been half-term holiday, because we went into the city to meet a friend and spend the afternoon with his parents, who were visiting from rural Cornwall. Aftermath: Sixteen New Yorker Writers on Trump’s America 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z It was revealed earlier this month that pilots were considering strike action over the week that coincides with the half-term holiday in many schools.. Easyjet pilots suspend strike action pending further talks - BBC News 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z The city council said the new two-week October half-term, to begin in 2017, would help families spend time together without children missing school. Brighton and Hove half-term change to help family holidays - BBC News 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Every weekend, every half-term was me going to a studio and having a session with someone. MNEK interview: 'Auto-tune is the elephant in the room' - BBC News 2016-07-10T04:00:00Z Children at a school in Bristol returned from their half-term holidays to find a present from the graffiti artist Banksy. Banksy mural appears in school playground - BBC News 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z It was discovered as teachers returned from the half-term break along with a letter saying "it's always easier to get forgiveness than permission". Banksy paints Bridge Farm Primary Bristol wall as 'present' - BBC News 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z There will be a longer school holiday at October half-term. Barnsley's school summer holidays cut by council - BBC News 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z He said it was not the union's intention to disrupt holiday plans during half-term, which for most schoolchildren begins this weekend. Thomas Cook cabin crew vote to strike - BBC News 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The corporation said it now planned to start giving teachers their own units just after the half-term holidays, to help them plan classes. BBC Micro Bit mini-computer faces further delay - BBC News 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Six months later, McCain’s former running mate, the former half-term Alaska governor, has decided Trump is the right candidate to lead the nation. Trump picks up endorsement from Sarah Palin 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Such a large lead for a governing party so near to its half-term in power is unprecedented in Hungary, Median said. Hungary’s Orban to Run for Re-Election as Party Gains on Anti-Migration Stance 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z I think he should be made manager of the half-term, if that existed in football. José Mourinho thanks ‘amazing’ Chelsea fans for standing by him 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Some people drive up and start distributing packets of ginger nuts from the back of their car; a few are accompanied by children on half-term. The horror of the Calais refugee camp: ‘We feel like we are dying slowly’ 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Anyone wondering how to entertain children over half-term may be interested to hear about what passes as a fun day out in Denmark. The public dissection of a zoo’s lion is essential viewing for meat-eaters | Helen Russell 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z The building is due to be taken down between the October half-term and Christmas, with the results presented to the public at Easter. Anglo-Saxon house in West Stow to be pulled down - BBC News 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z A certain former half-term Alaska governor popularized this ridiculous lie in August 2009. A zombie healthcare lie makes an unfortunate comeback 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z So, at Patheos.com — a sort of Blogspot.com for god-botherers and the people who like to write about them — there is a blog ostensibly written by former half-term Alaskan First Daughter and teen mom drop-out Bristol Palin. An open letter to whatever poor slob is stuck writing Bristol Palin’s crappy Patheos blog 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Admittedly it was a bank holiday in the school half-term and there was a good day of cricket in prospect, but that shouldn't matter. England repay goodwill of the fans 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Workers at the National Gallery are preparing to walk out for 10 days, hitting the half-term holidays. National Gallery staff set for 10-day strike over privatisation plans - BBC News 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z Whatever the rationale, the former half-term governor can apparently still count on one old ally. When a far-right fraud wears out her welcome 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z The former half-term Alaska governor surely realized, for example, that when she declared she’s “seriously interested” in running for president – of the United States, no less – it’d cause a stir. Palin sees Obama as 'an overgrown little boy' 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z As we talked about over the summer, the former half-term governor of Alaska remains a deeply silly person whose opinions are not to be taken seriously. Palin identifies the key threat to America's future: Americans 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Sarah Palin’s speaking fees must not to be up to par for the former half-term Alaska governor, because she’s threatening to run for political office again. Sarah Palin wants you to think she might run for office again 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Both the pilots' and train drivers' strikes hit at the start of a week-long, half-term holidays in nearly half of Germany's 16 federal states. Lufthansa cancels flights due to pilots strike; train stoppage strands millions 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z The drivers' second national strike in a week hit at the start of week-long, half-term holidays in nearly half of Germany's 16 federal states. German train strike leaves millions stranded 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z Many schools with international students say they will monitor pupils' travel over half-term. Boarding schools issue Ebola advice 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z When asked Wednesday by NBC News what he thought about the failed vice presidential nominee and half-term Alaska governor’s demand that Congress remove Obama from office, the Ohio Republican said, “I disagree.” 'You don't bring a lawsuit to a gunfight' 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z On Tuesday night, the failed vice presidential nominee and half-term Alaska governor, made an appearance on Fox News during which she mocked Boehner’s planned lawsuit. Boehner says Sarah Palin is wrong 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z Sarah Palin, the former half-term governor of Alaska, remains a deeply silly person whose opinions are not to be taken seriously. Palin demands impeachment, exacerbating GOP dilemma 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z The jury has previously heard that Miss Jones and Miss Morus, who have represented Great Britain at sailing, were in charge of the group on a residential sailing course during half-term in October 2010. Jury out in marina boat crash trial 2014-04-15T12:10:06Z The guidance says schools with students from seriously affected countries, or neighbouring countries, planning to travel home at half-term should follow the latest government advice. Boarding schools issue Ebola advice 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z Redwood Secondary School told us that the theme of their Key Stage 4 assembly on Friday mornings for this half-term is anti-discrimination and equal opportunities. School Reporters pay tribute to Mandela 2013-12-06T15:21:17Z The assembly took a 10-week recess this summer and after sitting for five weeks, next week is a one-week half-term recess. Call for shorter assembly holidays 2013-10-25T06:17:40Z This would mean scrapping half-term breaks and shortening the summer holiday to four weeks. Childcare worry if schools set terms 2013-08-19T23:49:55Z Day one of our family screen diet coincides with half-term. The 5:2 screen diet: could it break your children's technology addiction? 2013-06-14T15:00:00Z The popular theme park reached capacity on Friday lunchtime, the final day of the half-term break, with drivers reporting being stuck in jams for several hours. Legoland urged to end traffic chaos 2013-06-05T15:52:40Z Ms Tokely said she noticed a change in Daniel's appearance following the February half-term break prior to his death in March 2012. Starved boy 'stole food at school' 2013-06-04T18:23:09Z Abbie Stallabrass, 18, said the "bombshell was dropped" three days before half-term, leaving them with only a few teaching days to prepare. Horror as Dracula hammers exam hopes 2013-05-31T11:54:09Z The closure of both runways at the world's busiest airport is likely to cause severe delays for families hoping to get away over the school half-term holiday, which starts on Monday. Emergency Landing Shuts London Runways 2013-05-24T09:51:13Z Politics, , , Here’s how a former half-term governor described Margaret Thatcher in National Review today. Sarah Palin thinks she’s Margaret Thatcher 2013-04-08T21:26:00Z Jan Vertonghen was speaking at a half-term football programme at White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre. Jan Vertonghen puts friendship aside in bid for north London supremacy 2013-03-02T22:00:01Z Pierre, from Grantham in Lincolnshire, was on a half-term family holiday. Boy goes missing on French island 2012-10-29T14:24:08Z The authority will hold a series of meetings with parents next week to provide a further update situation, including arrangements for pupils returning next month after the half-term break. Asbestos school demolition advice 2012-10-19T05:39:04Z For now, arranging a half-term family break is Logan's priority. Gabby Logan: 'The Olympics was positive for female presenters – we got the chance to show what we could do' 2012-09-29T23:05:50Z The date of the event was moved from its normal slot in early June, to avoid clashing with the Diamond Jubilee and half-term holidays. Flood delays rock festival fans 2012-06-21T15:47:25Z Britain's biggest department store group, said a combination of the "jubilee effect", rain and the timing of half-term had contributed to the increase. John Lewis reports mixed jubilee effect 2012-06-15T08:58:15Z Mark Seltzer, from the Met Office, said with many people in the region for school half-term holidays it was important to warn them about the severe weather. Gales alert issued for South West 2012-06-07T07:26:33Z Tributes have been paid to Mr Rippington - whose wife Sharon and daughter Amy were also injured in the crash - at the Church of England middle school, which opened as usual following the half-term break. School coach crash driver charged 2012-02-21T00:42:17Z Tributes have been paid to Mr Rippington, whose wife Sharon and daughter Amy were also injured in the crash, at the Church of England middle school, which opened as usual following the half-term break. Coach crash driver due in court 2012-02-20T14:21:10Z South Yorkshire Police said specialist trained police officers were at McAuley Catholic High School helping pupils returning after half-term. Help for pupils over stab death 2012-02-20T12:32:03Z But with the card's new sponsors keen to promote the racing, the decision to offer free admission should be rewarded with a sizeable crowd – especially as the meeting falls during the half-term holidays. Free entrance will bring in bumper crowd at Newbury to see Long Run 2012-02-13T18:34:02Z The Child calls me Master sometimes because I am always threatening to send his parents a half-term report on his progress and general conduct, or to put him back into Eton collars! Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z Yet I, for one, more shame for me! would never have imagined such men if the God of battles had not put me to school in my Rest Hut for one short half-term. Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front 2011-09-09T02:01:03.463Z At half-term one hasn't had time to get out of things. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z In the post-mortem’s on the first half-term, Obama’s aides decided they wanted to elevate their boss, so that he was not so deep in the muck that is lawmaking. Political Vacuum: All The President's Talking Heads 2011-08-22T10:01:50Z Sarah Palin is the former half-term governor of Alaska known for her halting manner of speech, weak grasp of public policy, and reality show. How Paul Ryan is like Sarah Palin 2011-08-16T16:37:00Z I must get back to my boys for half-term. The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z The difference between them and the former half-term governor, though, is that they are generally careful not to embarrass themselves. Sarah Palin's vacation from history 2011-06-08T15:50:00Z Ms Foster was suspended on 31 January and will return to work following the half-term holidays. Suspended school head reinstated 2011-02-23T11:45:04Z It is to hold a series of workshops during half-term week with Swansea Comics Collective to bring the experiences of people who experienced the Blitz to life in comic form. City marks blitz 70th anniversary 2011-02-20T08:56:29Z Sterling, who turned 16 in December and is on half-term holidays from school, was a surprise inclusion in the Europa League squad for the last-32 tie. Sterling could make Reds history 2011-02-16T11:44:55Z With most schools breaking up for February half-term on Friday, expect solid returns for all films with family appeal. Gnomeo and Juliet come up roses, but Never Let Me Go has butterfingers 2011-02-15T12:30:11Z The school took a decision to close for half-term four days early in light of the programme. Islamic school in Ofcom complaint 2011-02-15T11:17:10Z The government wants the bill to become law by the time Parliament starts its half-term break at the end of next week. Ministers suffer AV bill defeat 2011-02-07T21:29:00Z This includes the half-term holiday for many UK families. Wait and see for Tunisia tourists 2011-01-21T15:07:21Z That relentless focus on Congressional relations helped Mr. Obama pass a series of major initiatives in his first half-term. Political Times: A Shift in Tactics, Not in Ideology 2011-01-07T03:01:04Z I fear your father is not quite pleased with your half-term report. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z A surge of families leaving town for half-term school holidays put extra pressure on petrol pumps at the weekend, fraying people's patience with the fuel shortages. French fuel strikes falter, union wants talks 2010-10-26T15:26:00Z Pressure is growing on the president to end the crisis before half-term holidays begin this weekend. French police break fuel depot blockade 2010-10-22T10:04:00Z The strikes are beginning to hit tourism and cultural events ahead of half-term holidays beginning this weekend, with some travellers reconsidering holidays. French unions call for fresh strikes over pensions 2010-10-22T00:38:00Z Crucially, the whole lucrative October half-term holiday is ahead of it, although competition for that huge family audience arrives in several directions, notably from Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. Scorn Universal no more. Despicable Me wins more friends than The Social Network 2010-10-19T12:29:00Z You got a pretty bad half-term report, my dear. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z Some ground should be made up this weekend with the arrival of this year's big 3D animated title for the October half-term holiday, Despicable Me. Wall Street stocks bounce back 2010-10-12T10:29:00Z Union leaders last night announced two more days of national strikes, the first on Thursday, to prevent the industrial action losing momentum during the half-term holiday, and the second on 6 November. French police break fuel depot blockade 2010-10-22T10:04:00Z The company would not discuss details of its forthcoming promotions, although it did concede some could be linked to the forthcoming launch of the new England soccer strip and to the half-term school holidays. Game Group; JJB Sports struggle to prop up sales 2010-09-28T18:17:00Z He said the late booking trend would see even further reductions for much of September and October, outside of half-term. Summer brings a bargain holiday bonanza as tour operators slash prices 2010-08-11T06:01:00Z I am about broke, owing to my half-term report coinsiding with my birthday. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z StreetDance and Prince of Persia are especially well placed to bank steady sums throughout the current half-term holiday. Sex and the City 2 easily exceeds expectations at UK box office 2010-06-02T11:39:00Z Disney will now be hoping that the half-term holiday, beginning Friday, can turn around the picture's fortunes. StreetDance 3D shimmies into first place at UK box office 2010-05-25T15:21:00Z If the 20-day plan went ahead from next Monday, the airline would be disrupted until 8 June including half-term week. BA staff to meet union for strike talks 2010-05-10T09:12:00Z The children, from Horbury, West Yorkshire, were on a half-term holiday with their father and his partner. Pair 'did not cause Corfu gas deaths' 2010-05-04T16:18:00Z Just had a letter from the pater about my half-term report. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z The children were on half-term holiday with their father Neil Shepherd, of Horbury, West Yorkshire, and his partner Ruth Beatson, who were both left in a coma as a result of the accident but survived. Checks 'may have saved children' 2010-05-03T12:42:00Z Now that the half-term Alaska governor has fully gone rogue, and isn't even trying to be a national candidate, Fey's take seems a little tame. SNL brings us "The Sarah Palin Network" 2010-04-11T15:12:00Z Many tourists on Madeira, which held its popular annual Carnival parades last week, were Britons visiting for the half-term school holiday. Madeira floods kill 42, divers hunt for missing 2010-02-22T14:16:00Z He said the school would reopen as normal after next week's half-term break. 2010-02-12T20:20:00Z Just before half-term, a series of dormitory matches was arranged by the head girl, who was captain of the first team and immensely keen on the game. Just Gerry The new boys remained in a bunch until half-term and then began to drift to their appropriate circles. Years of Plenty She has already put him up two grades, and says if he keeps on he may go up another this half-term. Mothering on Perilous Hallow-e'en had come and gone, and the half-term holiday was over. Loyal to the School Yes; I want you to make friends with him, and bring him over here on your half-term holiday. Soldiers of the Queen The vacations at the Grange were arranged in rather an unusual fashion, a full week’s holiday being given at Whitsuntide instead of the ordinary little break at half-term. The Madcap of the School Now I put you on your honour, William, to send me a truthful report of your progress at the half-term. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914 Buvat was delighted, and at once gave notice to quit his old lodgings, and at the half-term he moved. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Perhaps another victim will arrive at half-term and take your place, then you'll have the satisfaction of performing all those operations upon her. A Patriotic Schoolgirl Towards the end of June, Queen Mab wrote asking the two boys to come over for their usual half-term holiday. Soldiers of the Queen Giving up all thought of popularity and polish, I devoted myself to my school work with assiduity that threatened injury to my health before the half-term was over. When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood We may have Friday to Monday at half-term, but even Mrs. Gifford never let anyone off in the middle of the week to stay a night. A harum-scarum schoolgirl I'm to have the class in our kitchen, and Mr. Moredock has promised to donate the materials for the first half-term and Mr. Downs for the second. Mary Ware's Promised Land I managed to make you presentable for a half-term evening, but that old frock of yours would never do for a breaking-up party.” Pixie O'Shaughnessy Don't you realize it's only ten days to half-term? The Jolliest School of All And so Gordon and Mansell were able to discuss football the whole of evening hall, never do a stroke of work, and yet get quite a respectable half-term report. The Loom of Youth This teacher remained in the school only a half-term. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel Even the fact that to-day was a half-term holiday did not dispel his depression. More William She checked printed clothes-lists, and unitemised bills of extras; wrote to Head and House masters, matrons, nurses and doctors, and grieved or rejoiced over half-term reports. A Diversity of Creatures The separation between the two added to the loneliness of the latter's brief half-term holiday. The Jolliest School of All It's a good thing that we have the half-term holiday to-day and to-morrow for that gives me time to write all about yesterday. A Young Girl's Diary In the exuberance of my gratitude I promised to spend the next half-term holiday with him at his aunt's house. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 There were twelve colours given three years ago, because one chap left at half-term and the man who played instead of him came off against Ripton.” Mike Yesterday Mother and I went to Birmingham as I had my half-term holiday. Kathleen She had spent a glorious half-term holiday with her family in their flat at Naples, and was delighted to describe every detail of her experiences. The Jolliest School of All It has rather reached the half-term, because by our custom Railton is entitled to take it up again for an equal period if he and the landlord agree about the necessary adjustment. The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England under the Title "Askew's Victory" It was customary at Ronleigh to have what was called a half-term holiday. The Triple Alliance Its trials and triumphs It was at dinner at the glittering table in the splendid dining-room of the magnificent house in Notting Hill, Rosalie there on the half-term week-end of her last term, that the frightful thing was done. This Freedom "We shall soon be writing the half-term reports," said Mr. Whitehead. Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches “She only came back yesterday for the half-term,” explained Mrs. Phillips. All Roads Lead to Calvary |
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