Figure 1.--After prep in the evening the boys have a little free time. The time is used n a wide variety of ways. This boy is sharing a funny passage in a book that he is reading with his friend./I>
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Figure 1.--After prep in the evening the boys have a little free time. The time is used n a wide variety of ways. This boy is sharing a funny passage in a book that he is reading with his friend./I> |
After prep in the evening the children are normally free to amuse themselves until their bed bells go. At schools emphasizing prep this may be a short period. Many schools have a relatively short prep period, thus providing time for free play or various activities. During the Winter term, indoor activities are prevalent. The children amuse themselves with computers and games or even play in the sports hall/gymnasium before going to bed. The short time period rather determines what games can be played. Relatively short games like chess can be played, but more elaborate board games are a little more difficult because of the short time period. Some children may work on a school project. Pthers may practice their instruments. Often it is an opprtunity for feieends to compare notes. During the summer term when days are longer, schools often encourage outdoor activities. Many schools vary the schedule seasonally to allow more free time in the Summer term where there is more evening daylight.
