Matthew O'Gorman

I don't like having to get up so early in the morning. It's much better playing soccer with friends - the holidays should be three months instead of two like for the secondary-school kids.

Diane O'Brien

I went to soccer summer school - it wasn't that great but I'd prefer it to school. In school I have to wear a skirt. I hate it and my legs get cold. Boys are allowed to wear trousers and tracksuit bottoms.

Ray Kelly

I like some things in school like writing stories for English - it's called creative writing. I can't stand Irish though. I couldn't stand another whole month off school - sometimes it can be good fun in school.

Barry Breen

Our first day back was a Friday and it was a half day - that would be enough for me. I could find out who the teacher is and see friends that I don't see over the summer and then I would take another month off.

Joe Keane

I just got back from holiday. I would rather go back to Disney World than go back to school. I don't get bored in summer - I like just hanging out. School would be okay, I suppose, if it didn't start 'til 10 a.m.

David Breen

No, I don't really want to be back. School is really bad. I do have a lot of friends at school, but I would rather play with my friends at home. The summer holidays from school should be longer.