halfterm
Halfterm, often written half-term, is a school holiday that occurs in the middle of a school term. It provides a break for students and staff between periods of teaching and assessment. The term is most closely associated with the education system of the United Kingdom, but similar mid-term breaks exist in other countries under different names.
In the UK, halfterms are common but the exact schedule varies by country, local authority, and school.
Etymology-wise, half-term derives from the notion of a break occurring halfway through a term. In Scotland, the
Economic and social roles of halfterm include giving students time to rest, travel, or catch up on