Kim Min-joo, 13, South Korea

Most children love skiing during the winter holidays. In the summer holidays, some students go on a trip in their country.

◆Summer holidays: mid -July—mid- August

◆Winter holidays: mid -December—the end of January

Hayashi Misa, 13, Japan

During the holidays, some children spend their time in school clubs. Other children may have a trip with their families.

◆Summer holidays: mid- July—late August

◆Winter holidays: the end of December—early January

Sophie Shan, 14, America

In the summer holidays, most children like to go to summer camp. Some students choose to study abroad during the winter holidays.

◆Summer holidays: mid- June—early September

◆Winter holidays: mid -December—early January