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December break too long? Parents disagree, MOE says it's deliberate

Ministry says annual schedule has worked well; school holidays important for kids, teachers to rest and recharge

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Children playing near the Water Wally mascot at the Marina Barrage.

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Jolene Ang

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Are the December holidays too long?
Not at all, say parents and educators. Many have come out to defend the year-end break, while the Ministry of Education (MOE) has also said the allocation of holiday weeks is "deliberate and planned".
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