Term Dates
All students are expected to be in Whanganui before the term starts.
International students can start at the beginning of any term.
2026 Public Holidays
The school will be closed on all public holidays.
Parents will be notified if students are not required at school for any extraordinary reason.
| February 6, 2026 |
Waitangi Day |
| April 3, 2026 |
Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 |
Easter Monday (within school holidays) |
| April 25, 2026 |
Anzac Day (observed Monday 27 April) |
| June 1, 2026 |
King's Birthday |
| July 10, 2026 |
Matariki (within school holidays) |
| October 26, 2026 |
Labour Day |
Term 1, 2026
Start Dates
| January 26, 2026 |
Year 9 and Year 13 students, and new students from all other year levels. |
| January 27, 2026 |
Year 12 students. |
| January 28, 2026 |
Year 11 students. |
| January 29, 2026 |
Year 10 students. |
End Dates
| April 2, 2026 |
Whole School |
Term 2, 2026
Start Dates
| April 20, 2026 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| July 3, 2026 |
Whole School |
Term 3, 2026
Start Dates
| July 20, 2026 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| September 25, 2026 |
Whole School |
Term 4, 2026
Start Dates
| October 12, 2026 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| November 3, 2026 |
Year 13 Prizegiving (7.00pm start). Final day for Y13. |
| November 4, 2026 |
Year 12 Prizegiving (1.30pm start). Final day for Y12. |
| November 5, 2026 |
Year 11 Prizegiving (1.30pm start). Final day for Y11. |
| December 4, 2026 |
Year 9 & 10 Prizegiving (11.00am start). Final day for the Junior School. |
Term 1, 2027
Start Dates
| February 1, 2027 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| April 9, 2027 |
Whole School |
Term 2, 2027
Start Dates
| April 27, 2027 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| July 2, 2026 |
Whole School |
Term 3, 2027
Start Dates
| July 19, 2026 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| September 24, 2026 |
Whole School |
Term 4, 2027
Start Dates
| October 11, 2027 |
Whole School |
End Dates
| December 15, 2027 |
(TBC) Year 13 Prizegiving (7.00pm start). Final day for Y13. |
| December 15, 2027 |
(TBC) Year 12 Prizegiving (1.30pm start). Final day for Y12. |
| December 15, 2027 |
(TBC) Year 11 Prizegiving (1.30pm start). Final day for Y11. |
| December 15, 2027 |
(TBC) Year 9 & 10 Prizegiving (11.00am start). Final day for the Junior School. |
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Last Reviewed: August 27, 2026
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