Term Dates
John XXIII College publishes term dates each year to support families in planning holidays, appointments and other commitments around the school calendar.
Term Dates for 2026
Dates apply to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
The current College term dates are listed below. Please note that dates may be subject to change; any updates will be communicated to families via our College newsletter and our online calendar.
Term 1
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 February | Beginning of Term 1 for Pre-Kindy to Year 6, Year 7, Year 11 and Year 12. Years 8 to Year 10 new student orientation |
| Tuesday 3 February | Beginning of Term 1 for students in Years 8 to 10 |
| Friday 27 March | Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews |
| Thursday 2 April | End of Term 1 |
Term 2
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 21 April | Beginning of Term 2 |
| Friday 3 July | End of Term 2 |
| Wednesday 22 July | Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews |
Term 3
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 23 July | Beginning of Term 3 |
| Friday 25 September | End of Term 3 |
Term 4
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 13 October | Beginning of Term 4 |
| Thursday 10 December | End of Term 4 |
STAGGERED START AND FINISH DATES
Some year levels begin or conclude a term on different dates – for example, Kindergarten, Year 7, Year 11 and Year 12 may have separate arrangements at the start or end of term. These details are communicated directly to families and reflected in the College calendar.
Term dates are reviewed annually. Where changes occur, families are notified via the College newsletter and the online calendar.
COLLEGE CALENDAR
For a comprehensive view of College events – including liturgies, co-curricular activities, key assessment periods and community occasions– families are encouraged to consult the online College calendar. Updated regularly throughout the year, the calendar is the most complete reference for planning student and family commitments.
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