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School Holiday and Session Dates
Dumfries and Galloway Council set and publish school holiday and session dates for up to 3 years in advance. The dates are agreed by the Education and Community Services Committee in consultation with the Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers and are published thereafter.
Unauthorised Absence
Family holidays during term times will be marked as an unauthorised absence. This will be done even if you have told the school you intend to take your child on holiday. No school work will be given, although some schools may consider giving you information about what will be covered during the absence.
Extended visits (a period over four weeks) overseas to relatives or the extended absence of children of travelling people will be marked as an authorised absence. If you wish to discuss the matter further, please contact the school.
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