Start dates and term dates are here for 2023.

Start Dates 2023

Wednesday 25 January

First Aid Course - Year 12 Gateway students and Year 13 students 

Thursday 26 January

Senior course confirmation (Years 11, 12 & 13)

A – K: 9.00am – 11.00am

L – Z: 11.30am - 1.30pm

Friday 27 January

Prefect Meeting - 11.00am - 11.45am

Peer Support Leaders Refresher Course - 12.00pm - 3.30pm

Monday 30 January

8.40am start for all Year 9 and Year 13 students. Full uniform to be worn by all students

• Students to meet by the school hall entrance for the mihi whakatau.
• At the conclusion of the mihi whakatau, Year 9 students begin their orientation programme (please bring pen and paper)

Tuesday 31 February - Full School

• 8.40am Full school assembly/prefect badges and Year 13 ties presented.
• 9.10am Whanau Meetings
• 9.30am Year level, House and Whanau and individual photos taken throughout remainder of the day
• 11.20am Usual Tuesday timetable

Term Dates 2023

Term One: 30 January - 6 April

Term Two: 24 April – 30 June

Term Three:  17 July – 22 September

Term Four: 9 October – 8 December

The following public holidays will be observed:

Waitangi Day Monday 6 February

Otago Anniversary Day Monday 20 March

Easter Friday  7 April, Monday 10 April, Tuesday 11 April - In school holidays

King's Birthday Monday 5 June

Matariki Friday 14 July - In school holidays

Labour Day Monday 23 October

In addition, three Ministry of Education led professional development days (staff only) will be held in 2023. These days are set by the Ministry and all Otago secondary schools are involved. Parents/caregivers will be notified of these days in advance.