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School Calendar

Term dates, the daily timetable and the reporting points for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

2026 to 2027

First day of school: Monday 7 September 2026

The academic year runs from September through June. Students commit to the full year, and registration is renewed at the end of each year.

Full calendar available from the office

Detailed term dates, holiday periods and event listings are issued to families at the start of the year, and may be amended during it. Contact the office for the current version.

Key rhythms of the year

Academic year	September to June
Terms	3 trimesters
Assessments	2 per trimester
Progress reports	5 per year
Clubs season	October to May

Daily timetable

When the school day starts and ends

Section	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Pre-Nursery Drop-off from 07:30	08:30 to 12:30 or to 16:00 / 17:00	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30
Nursery 1 to 3	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30	08:30 to 12:30
Primary 1 to 6	08:00 to 16:00	08:00 to 16:00	08:00 to 13:00	08:00 to 16:00	08:00 to 13:00
Clubs October to May	—	—	14:15 to 15:45	—	14:00 to 15:45

Children remaining after closing time automatically enter canteen or after-school care at the family’s expense. See the school policy.

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School Calendar

First day of school: Monday 7 September 2026

Full calendar available from the office

Key rhythms of the year

When the school day starts and ends

Thursday 22 October 2026

Come and see a bilingual classroom in action