高地议会因将学校开放至2025年12月23日而面临强烈反对，引发了提前关闭的呼声。 Highland Council faces backlash for keeping schools open until Dec. 23, 2025, sparking calls for earlier closures.

高地议会面临批评, 批评学校持续开放至2025年12月23日, 就在圣诞节前夕, Highland Council faces criticism for keeping schools open until December 23, 2025, just before Christmas Eve, with councillor Duncan Macpherson citing widespread frustration among teachers, parents, and students. 他认为,迟到的关闭迫使家庭在一天之内完成旅行、购物和节日准备,压力越来越大。 He argues the late closure forces families to complete travel, shopping, and holiday preparations in a single day, increasing stress. 邻近的理事会提前开始放假,工作人员报告学生疲劳和生病。 Neighboring councils have earlier holiday starts, and staff report student fatigue and illness. 虽然有些人赞赏学校扩大提供儿童保育服务,但许多人认为目前的时间安排不切实际。 While some appreciate the extended school availability for childcare, many believe the current schedule is impractical. Macpherson计划在下次教育委员会会议上推动提前关闭。 Macpherson plans to push for earlier closures at the next education committee meeting.