End of the year in sight?

We just had it confirmedfor our school that thelast day of this academic year is 20th December. There was some confusion over whether other schools in New Zealand are finishing on that day, earlier or later. I would really appreciate comments from anyone who knows the last day of their school year. I can’t believe their is ley-way in this. But maybe that isjust my UK background speaking. Please leave comment or email me direct. Thanks.

Hmmmm… think ours is also 20th of Dec – but will have to check.
At my previous school the kids were ‘encouraged’ to go home earlier on the last day… sneaky huh!
The school has to be open for a certain amount of half days and I think the end date may be determined by if they took some teacher only days etc etc….
Just my ill-informed non-senior management self talking. Will have an ask around tomorrow and let you know if I learn anything.
Cheers, Rachel