Public school principals crack down on family holidays in term time

By Alexandra Smith
Updated March 1 2015 - 8:08am, first published 7:34am
Principals say if parents want the best for their children, they will avoid holidaying during term time. Photo: Quentin Jones
Principals say if parents want the best for their children, they will avoid holidaying during term time. Photo: Quentin Jones

Public school principals will crack down on family holidays during term time with new rules stating students will be allowed to miss school only if they are competing in elite sport, arts or in the entertainment industry.

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