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Nova Scotia’s Weird Last Day of School | Ottawa News
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Why does Nova Scotia’s last day of school last just two hours? Parents are divided—some see it as a pointless ritual sandwiched between a teacher-only day and a holiday, while others just skip it and start summer early. The education department says it’s for final goodbyes, classroom cleanup, and returning materials—even though report cards are now digital. Attendance isn’t enforced, and no one gets penalized. It’s a tradition meant to ease the transition into summer, but for many, it’s more confusion than celebration.
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