Please take particular note of the Public Holiday Dates and the Curriculum Days planned for the 2026 school year.

Term Dates 2026

Term One (9 weeks)

Starts: Thursday 29 January - Teacher Only Day

Friday 30 January - Get Connected Day

(year seven parents / teachers / students)

Monday 2 February - Year 8 Leadership Day

Tuesday 3 February - All students Mihi Whakatau @ 9am

Friday 6 February - Waitangi Day observed

Ends: Thursday 2 April

Term Two (11 weeks)

Starts: Monday 20 April

Monday 27 April - ANZAC Day observed

Monday 1st June - King’s Birthday observed

Ends: Friday 3 July

Term Three (10 weeks)

Starts: Monday 20 July

Friday 21 August - Curriculum Day - (Teachers Only)

Friday 25 September

Term Four (10 weeks)

Starts: Monday 12 October

Monday 26 October - Labour Day Holiday

Friday 13 November - Canterbury Anniversary Show Day Holiday

Ends: Wednesday 16 December

The school day begins at 8.50am & finishes at 3pm

We suggest that students arrive at school at 8.30am to be prepared for their day.

Lateness and Absence

Students who are late to school must sign in at the office before going to their class. Likewise, students who leave school before 3pm must sign out before they leave the grounds.   

Please ring the school office 3598108 and leave a message on the absence line or use the HERO app with an explanation if your child will be away from school.