2026 key dates

2026 key dates and events: term four


Week five: Monday 9 November to Thursday 12 November

Tuesday 10 November
NCEA examinations begin
– see the timetable here

Thursday 12 November
Teacher only day – school closed for instruction

Friday 13 November
Canterbury Anniversary regional holiday – school closed


Week six: Monday 16 November to Friday 20 November


Week seven: Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November

Wednesday 25 November to Friday 27 November
Year 10 camp


Week eight: Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December

Friday 4 December
11:30am Kaupeka/Learning Support prizegiving (Te Kura Tuatahi auditorium)


Week nine: Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December


Week nine: Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December


Monday 7 December
Year 13 graduation
More details regarding year 13 graduation will be shared closer to the time.


Week ten: Monday 14 December

Monday 14 December
Last day of school for year 9 and year 10

Tuesday 15 December
Welcome morning for new year 9 (2027) learners​​​​​​​


See a pdf version of the end of year dates for senior learners.

2026 term dates

Term one: Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April

Holidays: Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April


Term two: Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July

Holidays: Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July


Term three: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September

Holidays: Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October


Term four: Monday 12 October to Monday 14 December


2027 term dates

Term one: Monday 1 February to Friday 9 April

Holidays: Saturday 10 April to Sunday 26 April


Term two: Monday 27 April to Friday 2 July

Holidays: Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July


Term three: Monday 19 July to Friday 24 September

Holidays: Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October


Term four: Starts Monday 11 October