The first term of the academic year came to an end and many children are enjoying the comfort of the sofas and many are already winning the battle to have the TV remote. Education Times delves into how they can be kept productive beyond the usual routine of TV, Facebook and visiting friends. Holidays between studies were designed as moments of rest but not a total blackout on the learning process. It is not a time to eat, watch TV and sleep only. There is so much that one can do with their lives during this time without even compromising on the resting that one clearly needs after a hectic school term. One can do much during these holidays. First of all, the memorial week for remembering the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis falls in this holiday and therefore students should join other Rwandans in activities to remember the events of 1994 and play their part in ensuring that we never have to go down that evil road again. That said, one should think of joining clubs and doing some light reading instead of wasting away until the new school term begins. You can work on your hobbies be it swimming or football a few times a week. This could go a long way in improving on your talent and keeping you physically fit. On the academic front one can use the holiday to make up for those subjects where they have trouble either by reading them some more or finding a teacher to privately assist them in improving in that area. The new term should find you in a better academic position than before if you are to remain competitive. On the whole one should endeavour to stay busy even if it means taking up a volunteer position at a local restaurant or helping out at a family shop. The holiday is not a time to put on weight and accumulate TV hours. Be productive.