Rejected petition Give students a real 2 day weekend.

Students only get one true day off — Saturday. Sundays don’t feel like rest, since school looms the next morning. A real two-day weekend would improve mental health, reduce stress, and boost focus. UK four-day week trials cut burnout by 71% and raised productivity — pupils deserve the same balance.

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Students only get one real day off — Saturday. Sundays don’t feel like rest, since we have to go to bed early and prepare for school.

A genuine two-day weekend would improve mental health, reduce stress, and help pupils return refreshed and ready to learn. UK trials of a four-day working week showed 71% less burnout and higher productivity. If adults benefit, students will too.

Schools could adjust timetables slightly to recover hours, but young people deserve proper rest.

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The following petition calls for a similar action:

Reduce the school week to four days a week
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727514

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Date submitted 18 August 2025
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