Regina students trade homework for freedom as summer vacation starts

Regina classrooms are now empty as students officially head into summer vacation.

Students in Regina are officially out for the summer, trading school halls for sunshine, sleeping in and a well-earned break from backpacks and bus stops.

The school year wrapped up this week as families across the city shifted into vacation mode.

For many students, the start of summer means more time outdoors, more time with friends and a few months away from the classroom routine.

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Summer camps, day trips and backyard fun are now on the schedule for many households, while others are looking forward to quieter days at home.

Schools will welcome students back in the fall for another year of classes.