Ah, those good old school days! Morning assemblies, afternoon sports, and, best of all, finishing the day by 3 pm. Such simpler times, right? Or perhaps not so simple for working grandparents who struggle to arrange their schedules around their grandchild's school day.

The traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom timetable has come under fire for being 'sexist', a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era', and even detrimental to working mums. Jordan Lane, a fresh-faced Liberal MP, recently made headlines for challenging the current school hours and advocating for an extension of the school day until 6 pm.

At only 28 years old, Mr Lane became MP for Ryde with a slim 54-vote margin in the New South Wales election in March. He made a splash with his maiden speech, where he critiqued the outdated classroom hours.

'The great travesty of public policy would be if the education system of the 2050s looks as it did when it was established in the 1950s,' he said. 'It is a relic of a sexist, bygone era where society assumed women stayed at home and were responsible for the school pick-up.'

New MP Jordan Lane calls for an extension to school hours. Credit: Facebook.

As many of you may have experienced yourself, the pressures of modern life have changed drastically since then. More often than not, many adults and caretakers now work outside the home, and coordinating work schedules with school drop-offs and pick-ups can be challenging for many families.

Mr Lane, who was formerly the youngest mayor in NSW, called for extending the school day so it would 'be more accommodating of modern employment'. He envisions schools becoming 'hubs for after-school activity' where the government guarantees children can stay on campus until 6 pm.

This proposal would offer 'parents flexibility while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence'.

The additional hours in school would be filled with activities like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre, providing children with a 'more rounded experience'.

This isn't the first time such an idea has been suggested in the NSW parliament. The former Premier, Dominic Perrottet, introduced a pilot program in nine schools during Terms 3 and 4 of 2022.

'In my view, 9 am until 3 pm doesn't work,' said Mr Perrottet. 'You've also got challenges with before and after school, you've got childcare issues, and you've got early childhood education.'

Besides the support from the former education minister, Sarah Mitchell, the proposal has unsurprisingly outraged many social media users. Critics claim that extending school hours could erode a child's free time and leisure, stressing that 'children aren't here to cater to our needs'.

Key Takeaways

• A fresh-faced Liberal MP, Jordan Lane, has suggested extending school hours to 6 pm because the traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom times are a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era'.
• Mr Lane has called for schools to become hubs for after-school activity and for the government to guarantee that a child can remain on school campuses until 6 pm.
• The proposed extended hours would allow for a 'more rounded experience' by doing classes on various subjects like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre.
• Some social media users were critical of Mr Lane's proposal, stating that children need time to relax and be kids.

Although controversial, this discussion shines a light on the struggles faced by many working parents and grandparents and raises important questions: Are extended school hours the answer? Or is there a need to revisit the balance between work and family life in general?

What do you think, dear readers? Have you had to juggle the school drop-off and pick-up for your grandkids? Would this change make life easier for you or people you know? We'd love to hear your opinions on this matter. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

 

[Ricci]

When I went to school in the UK the school day was 9am to either 4,15 or 4.30pm every day. This was particularly hard in the winter when you'd be going home in the near dark, but we managed, we still had time for after school activities and life was good. Kids today are far too pampered.

 

[lonelyasacloud]

When I went to school in the UK the school day was 9am to either 4,15 or 4.30pm every day. This was particularly hard in the winter when you'd be going home in the near dark, but we managed, we still had time for after school activities and life was good. Kids today are far too pampered.

I also went to school in the UK, trudging to and fro in all weathers. School finish time is way too early, children are left with too much unsupervised time on their hands

 

[chean1210]

yes the school times leaving at 3pm. So out of date.
The extra Time Can be used as in the story
Other countries have earlier start times and also finish later at around 17:30.

 

[Annie]

MP Lane obviously does not know much about child growth and development . I can tell you that children are not very good at learning after lunch. This has prompted many schools to alter their schedules to a later lunchtime to maximise learning time. And just who is going to administer this extra time in schools? What government is going to pay for all the teachers needed to supervise these extra activities. There already exists a way for children to stay at school till 6 o’clock. It is a user pay system called After School Care.

 

[Jest]

Ah, those good old school days! Morning assemblies, afternoon sports, and, best of all, finishing the day by 3 pm. Such simpler times, right? Or perhaps not so simple for working grandparents who struggle to arrange their schedules around their grandchild's school day.

The traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom timetable has come under fire for being 'sexist', a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era', and even detrimental to working mums. Jordan Lane, a fresh-faced Liberal MP, recently made headlines for challenging the current school hours and advocating for an extension of the school day until 6 pm.

At only 28 years old, Mr Lane became MP for Ryde with a slim 54-vote margin in the New South Wales election in March. He made a splash with his maiden speech, where he critiqued the outdated classroom hours.

'The great travesty of public policy would be if the education system of the 2050s looks as it did when it was established in the 1950s,' he said. 'It is a relic of a sexist, bygone era where society assumed women stayed at home and were responsible for the school pick-up.'

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New MP Jordan Lane calls for an extension to school hours. Credit: Facebook.

As many of you may have experienced yourself, the pressures of modern life have changed drastically since then. More often than not, many adults and caretakers now work outside the home, and coordinating work schedules with school drop-offs and pick-ups can be challenging for many families.

Mr Lane, who was formerly the youngest mayor in NSW, called for extending the school day so it would 'be more accommodating of modern employment'. He envisions schools becoming 'hubs for after-school activity' where the government guarantees children can stay on campus until 6 pm.

This proposal would offer 'parents flexibility while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence'.

The additional hours in school would be filled with activities like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre, providing children with a 'more rounded experience'.

This isn't the first time such an idea has been suggested in the NSW parliament. The former Premier, Dominic Perrottet, introduced a pilot program in nine schools during Terms 3 and 4 of 2022.

'In my view, 9 am until 3 pm doesn't work,' said Mr Perrottet. 'You've also got challenges with before and after school, you've got childcare issues, and you've got early childhood education.'

Besides the support from the former education minister, Sarah Mitchell, the proposal has unsurprisingly outraged many social media users. Critics claim that extending school hours could erode a child's free time and leisure, stressing that 'children aren't here to cater to our needs'.

Key Takeaways

• A fresh-faced Liberal MP, Jordan Lane, has suggested extending school hours to 6 pm because the traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom times are a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era'.
• Mr Lane has called for schools to become hubs for after-school activity and for the government to guarantee that a child can remain on school campuses until 6 pm.
• The proposed extended hours would allow for a 'more rounded experience' by doing classes on various subjects like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre.
• Some social media users were critical of Mr Lane's proposal, stating that children need time to relax and be kids.

Although controversial, this discussion shines a light on the struggles faced by many working parents and grandparents and raises important questions: Are extended school hours the answer? Or is there a need to revisit the balance between work and family life in general?

What do you think, dear readers? Have you had to juggle the school drop-off and pick-up for your grandkids? Would this change make life easier for you or people you know? We'd love to hear your opinions on this matter. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

what the hell is sexist about a time table?

 

[ElCee]

When I went to school in the UK the school day was 9am to either 4,15 or 4.30pm every day. This was particularly hard in the winter when you'd be going home in the near dark, but we managed, we still had time for after school activities and life was good. Kids today are far too pampered.

Ah, those good old school days! Morning assemblies, afternoon sports, and, best of all, finishing the day by 3 pm. Such simpler times, right? Or perhaps not so simple for working grandparents who struggle to arrange their schedules around their grandchild's school day.

The traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom timetable has come under fire for being 'sexist', a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era', and even detrimental to working mums. Jordan Lane, a fresh-faced Liberal MP, recently made headlines for challenging the current school hours and advocating for an extension of the school day until 6 pm.

At only 28 years old, Mr Lane became MP for Ryde with a slim 54-vote margin in the New South Wales election in March. He made a splash with his maiden speech, where he critiqued the outdated classroom hours.

'The great travesty of public policy would be if the education system of the 2050s looks as it did when it was established in the 1950s,' he said. 'It is a relic of a sexist, bygone era where society assumed women stayed at home and were responsible for the school pick-up.'

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New MP Jordan Lane calls for an extension to school hours. Credit: Facebook.

As many of you may have experienced yourself, the pressures of modern life have changed drastically since then. More often than not, many adults and caretakers now work outside the home, and coordinating work schedules with school drop-offs and pick-ups can be challenging for many families.

Mr Lane, who was formerly the youngest mayor in NSW, called for extending the school day so it would 'be more accommodating of modern employment'. He envisions schools becoming 'hubs for after-school activity' where the government guarantees children can stay on campus until 6 pm.

This proposal would offer 'parents flexibility while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence'.

The additional hours in school would be filled with activities like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre, providing children with a 'more rounded experience'.

This isn't the first time such an idea has been suggested in the NSW parliament. The former Premier, Dominic Perrottet, introduced a pilot program in nine schools during Terms 3 and 4 of 2022.

'In my view, 9 am until 3 pm doesn't work,' said Mr Perrottet. 'You've also got challenges with before and after school, you've got childcare issues, and you've got early childhood education.'

Besides the support from the former education minister, Sarah Mitchell, the proposal has unsurprisingly outraged many social media users. Critics claim that extending school hours could erode a child's free time and leisure, stressing that 'children aren't here to cater to our needs'.

Key Takeaways

• A fresh-faced Liberal MP, Jordan Lane, has suggested extending school hours to 6 pm because the traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom times are a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era'.
• Mr Lane has called for schools to become hubs for after-school activity and for the government to guarantee that a child can remain on school campuses until 6 pm.
• The proposed extended hours would allow for a 'more rounded experience' by doing classes on various subjects like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre.
• Some social media users were critical of Mr Lane's proposal, stating that children need time to relax and be kids.

Although controversial, this discussion shines a light on the struggles faced by many working parents and grandparents and raises important questions: Are extended school hours the answer? Or is there a need to revisit the balance between work and family life in general?

What do you think, dear readers? Have you had to juggle the school drop-off and pick-up for your grandkids? Would this change make life easier for you or people you know? We'd love to hear your opinions on this matter. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

 

[ElCee]

I feel they (the politicians) are only seeing school as an elaborate baby sitting service, what about education? How is it going to change for the better. Instead of just extending the hours what plans are made to improve the system and WHO will pay?

 

[Big M]

what the hell is sexist about a time table?

Can’t you see that it is so that MUM can pick kids up but it’s OK for dad to be at work????? Times have changed and now mum is at work too !

 

[jace1950]

Once again politicians from the metropolitan areas are pushing for things that will adversely affect students living in the country
Many students in outlying areas have to be on a bus at six thirty - seven to get to school, and so the trip back starts at three thirty and students will get home at about 5 - five thirty - that is the normal day for them
Typical of the woke generation - please put your brain into gear before putting your mouth into motion

 

[Jennylolo]

nah, they are looking for babysitters.
I don't know any school that starts as late as 9 . Those finishing at 3 usually start at 8:30. Times are staggered around a district for buses pickups. Kids can't cope all day long as it is, with poor sleep, poor diet, long journeys and up to 2 or 3 bus exchanges to get picked up or dropped off (not just country kids)adding 1-2 hours travel each way. There is after school care in primary and many high schools have learning hubs 2 or 3 times a week where they are supervised and supported with learning. And I guess they expect teachers to be on all that time, with before and after hours and weekends, and are expected every student has their own learning programs and modifications- the hours involved are massive and so is delivery. Schools are struggling now to keep staff, so many leaving, especially young ones, as they can't cope with the amount of work, administration and hours. Face to face times is not all that is involved. Students don't cope after lunch generally and later means they would be babysat.

 

[Jennylolo]

Once again politicians from the metropolitan areas are pushing for things that will adversely affect students living in the country
Many students in outlying areas have to be on a bus at six thirty - seven to get to school, and so the trip back starts at three thirty and students will get home at about 5 - five thirty - that is the normal day for them
Typical of the woke generation - please put your brain into gear before putting your mouth into motion

this also happens in metropolitan too where they have to change buses 2 or 3 times and yet if by car would be travelling maybe 30 mins and some travel up 2 hours as well.

 

[Jennylolo]

When I went to school in the UK the school day was 9am to either 4,15 or 4.30pm every day. This was particularly hard in the winter when you'd be going home in the near dark, but we managed, we still had time for after school activities and life was good. Kids today are far too pampered.

even the kids who could walk it are driven. We're breeding tired, low energy kids as they don't move, walk, play, do sports.

 

[Vinylted]

Different era, woke or not, young kids walking home in the dusk in wintertime not good nowadays.

 

[LindaL]

Ah, those good old school days! Morning assemblies, afternoon sports, and, best of all, finishing the day by 3 pm. Such simpler times, right? Or perhaps not so simple for working grandparents who struggle to arrange their schedules around their grandchild's school day.

The traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom timetable has come under fire for being 'sexist', a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era', and even detrimental to working mums. Jordan Lane, a fresh-faced Liberal MP, recently made headlines for challenging the current school hours and advocating for an extension of the school day until 6 pm.

At only 28 years old, Mr Lane became MP for Ryde with a slim 54-vote margin in the New South Wales election in March. He made a splash with his maiden speech, where he critiqued the outdated classroom hours.

'The great travesty of public policy would be if the education system of the 2050s looks as it did when it was established in the 1950s,' he said. 'It is a relic of a sexist, bygone era where society assumed women stayed at home and were responsible for the school pick-up.'

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New MP Jordan Lane calls for an extension to school hours. Credit: Facebook.

As many of you may have experienced yourself, the pressures of modern life have changed drastically since then. More often than not, many adults and caretakers now work outside the home, and coordinating work schedules with school drop-offs and pick-ups can be challenging for many families.

Mr Lane, who was formerly the youngest mayor in NSW, called for extending the school day so it would 'be more accommodating of modern employment'. He envisions schools becoming 'hubs for after-school activity' where the government guarantees children can stay on campus until 6 pm.

This proposal would offer 'parents flexibility while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence'.

The additional hours in school would be filled with activities like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre, providing children with a 'more rounded experience'.

This isn't the first time such an idea has been suggested in the NSW parliament. The former Premier, Dominic Perrottet, introduced a pilot program in nine schools during Terms 3 and 4 of 2022.

'In my view, 9 am until 3 pm doesn't work,' said Mr Perrottet. 'You've also got challenges with before and after school, you've got childcare issues, and you've got early childhood education.'

Besides the support from the former education minister, Sarah Mitchell, the proposal has unsurprisingly outraged many social media users. Critics claim that extending school hours could erode a child's free time and leisure, stressing that 'children aren't here to cater to our needs'.

Key Takeaways

• A fresh-faced Liberal MP, Jordan Lane, has suggested extending school hours to 6 pm because the traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom times are a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era'.
• Mr Lane has called for schools to become hubs for after-school activity and for the government to guarantee that a child can remain on school campuses until 6 pm.
• The proposed extended hours would allow for a 'more rounded experience' by doing classes on various subjects like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre.
• Some social media users were critical of Mr Lane's proposal, stating that children need time to relax and be kids.

Although controversial, this discussion shines a light on the struggles faced by many working parents and grandparents and raises important questions: Are extended school hours the answer? Or is there a need to revisit the balance between work and family life in general?

What do you think, dear readers? Have you had to juggle the school drop-off and pick-up for your grandkids? Would this change make life easier for you or people you know? We'd love to hear your opinions on this matter. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

The price of education will increase due to having to pay teachers for those extra hours. Children need some free time to unwind after being at school. I know that my grandchildren are tired by the time they get home from school . So no I don’t think it’s a good idea.

 

[Tipsy]

Ah, those good old school days! Morning assemblies, afternoon sports, and, best of all, finishing the day by 3 pm. Such simpler times, right? Or perhaps not so simple for working grandparents who struggle to arrange their schedules around their grandchild's school day.

The traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom timetable has come under fire for being 'sexist', a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era', and even detrimental to working mums. Jordan Lane, a fresh-faced Liberal MP, recently made headlines for challenging the current school hours and advocating for an extension of the school day until 6 pm.

At only 28 years old, Mr Lane became MP for Ryde with a slim 54-vote margin in the New South Wales election in March. He made a splash with his maiden speech, where he critiqued the outdated classroom hours.

'The great travesty of public policy would be if the education system of the 2050s looks as it did when it was established in the 1950s,' he said. 'It is a relic of a sexist, bygone era where society assumed women stayed at home and were responsible for the school pick-up.'

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New MP Jordan Lane calls for an extension to school hours. Credit: Facebook.

As many of you may have experienced yourself, the pressures of modern life have changed drastically since then. More often than not, many adults and caretakers now work outside the home, and coordinating work schedules with school drop-offs and pick-ups can be challenging for many families.

Mr Lane, who was formerly the youngest mayor in NSW, called for extending the school day so it would 'be more accommodating of modern employment'. He envisions schools becoming 'hubs for after-school activity' where the government guarantees children can stay on campus until 6 pm.

This proposal would offer 'parents flexibility while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence'.

The additional hours in school would be filled with activities like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre, providing children with a 'more rounded experience'.

This isn't the first time such an idea has been suggested in the NSW parliament. The former Premier, Dominic Perrottet, introduced a pilot program in nine schools during Terms 3 and 4 of 2022.

'In my view, 9 am until 3 pm doesn't work,' said Mr Perrottet. 'You've also got challenges with before and after school, you've got childcare issues, and you've got early childhood education.'

Besides the support from the former education minister, Sarah Mitchell, the proposal has unsurprisingly outraged many social media users. Critics claim that extending school hours could erode a child's free time and leisure, stressing that 'children aren't here to cater to our needs'.

Key Takeaways

• A fresh-faced Liberal MP, Jordan Lane, has suggested extending school hours to 6 pm because the traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom times are a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era'.
• Mr Lane has called for schools to become hubs for after-school activity and for the government to guarantee that a child can remain on school campuses until 6 pm.
• The proposed extended hours would allow for a 'more rounded experience' by doing classes on various subjects like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre.
• Some social media users were critical of Mr Lane's proposal, stating that children need time to relax and be kids.

Although controversial, this discussion shines a light on the struggles faced by many working parents and grandparents and raises important questions: Are extended school hours the answer? Or is there a need to revisit the balance between work and family life in general?

What do you think, dear readers? Have you had to juggle the school drop-off and pick-up for your grandkids? Would this change make life easier for you or people you know? We'd love to hear your opinions on this matter. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

that comment just shows how much of an idiot this politician is, and it also shows that he doesnt like children, kick him out off politics NOW

 

[Gsr]

Typical politician, making suggestions without considering the consequences. Who would supervise the children, teachers are whinging now about workloads and pay. There would need to be trained staff, food and drinks provided, different activities than normal schoolwork or kids would get bored quickly and lose concentration and interest. Would kids do their homework there, or still have to do it when they get home, much later. What about bus drivers on school runs, they wouldn’t be happy finishing work much later. A lot of drivers in country areas are older retired people who like the early finish of afternoon school bus runs. But never mind, the poor old taxpayers could just fork out more money for this hare brained scheme, after all that’s what the government has taxpayers for, to fund their never ending stupid ideas.

 

[Jay Jay]

Ah, those good old school days! Morning assemblies, afternoon sports, and, best of all, finishing the day by 3 pm. Such simpler times, right? Or perhaps not so simple for working grandparents who struggle to arrange their schedules around their grandchild's school day.

The traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom timetable has come under fire for being 'sexist', a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era', and even detrimental to working mums. Jordan Lane, a fresh-faced Liberal MP, recently made headlines for challenging the current school hours and advocating for an extension of the school day until 6 pm.

At only 28 years old, Mr Lane became MP for Ryde with a slim 54-vote margin in the New South Wales election in March. He made a splash with his maiden speech, where he critiqued the outdated classroom hours.

'The great travesty of public policy would be if the education system of the 2050s looks as it did when it was established in the 1950s,' he said. 'It is a relic of a sexist, bygone era where society assumed women stayed at home and were responsible for the school pick-up.'

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New MP Jordan Lane calls for an extension to school hours. Credit: Facebook.

As many of you may have experienced yourself, the pressures of modern life have changed drastically since then. More often than not, many adults and caretakers now work outside the home, and coordinating work schedules with school drop-offs and pick-ups can be challenging for many families.

Mr Lane, who was formerly the youngest mayor in NSW, called for extending the school day so it would 'be more accommodating of modern employment'. He envisions schools becoming 'hubs for after-school activity' where the government guarantees children can stay on campus until 6 pm.

This proposal would offer 'parents flexibility while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence'.

The additional hours in school would be filled with activities like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre, providing children with a 'more rounded experience'.

This isn't the first time such an idea has been suggested in the NSW parliament. The former Premier, Dominic Perrottet, introduced a pilot program in nine schools during Terms 3 and 4 of 2022.

'In my view, 9 am until 3 pm doesn't work,' said Mr Perrottet. 'You've also got challenges with before and after school, you've got childcare issues, and you've got early childhood education.'

Besides the support from the former education minister, Sarah Mitchell, the proposal has unsurprisingly outraged many social media users. Critics claim that extending school hours could erode a child's free time and leisure, stressing that 'children aren't here to cater to our needs'.

Key Takeaways

• A fresh-faced Liberal MP, Jordan Lane, has suggested extending school hours to 6 pm because the traditional 9 am to 3 pm classroom times are a 'relic of a sexist, bygone era'.
• Mr Lane has called for schools to become hubs for after-school activity and for the government to guarantee that a child can remain on school campuses until 6 pm.
• The proposed extended hours would allow for a 'more rounded experience' by doing classes on various subjects like coding, art, music, language, sport, and theatre.
• Some social media users were critical of Mr Lane's proposal, stating that children need time to relax and be kids.

Although controversial, this discussion shines a light on the struggles faced by many working parents and grandparents and raises important questions: Are extended school hours the answer? Or is there a need to revisit the balance between work and family life in general?

What do you think, dear readers? Have you had to juggle the school drop-off and pick-up for your grandkids? Would this change make life easier for you or people you know? We'd love to hear your opinions on this matter. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

 

[Nichola]

When I went to school in the UK the school day was 9am to either 4,15 or 4.30pm every day. This was particularly hard in the winter when you'd be going home in the near dark, but we managed, we still had time for after school activities and life was good. Kids today are far too pampered.

Yes, I well remember walking home from school in the dark.

 

[Jay Jay]

Many schools, at least here in Victoria, already have Before and After-School Care progeams which offer breakfast, afternoon tea and excellent supervised activities for primary-aged children. Hours are generally from at 7.30am untl 9am and then from the end of the school day until 6pm. School Holidays Care Programs are also provided in many of our Victorian primary schools. Costs for these prigrams sre subsidused by the givernment and parents pay a fee based on their individual circumstances.

Many, if not most schools also offer after schol sporting activities, including dance and martial arts options, run by qualified coaches.

It is possible that other states do not have these programs although I would be surprused if they don't. Maybe this Minister could do some active research before decrying apparently 'sexist' (!?) school hours.