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School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

  • Written by Brendon Hyndman, Associate Professor of Education and Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Arts and Education, Charles Sturt University
School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?Johnny Greig/ Getty Images

Most public debate about schooling focuses on what happens inside the classroom – on lessons, tests and academic results.

But students also spend significant time at school outside formal classes. While break times vary between Australian schools, a 2026 study suggests average recess and lunch periods take up about...

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