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Term Dates

School terms dates as well as NSW public holidays.

Term dates can vary according to each school’s requirements due to Professional Learning Days scheduled locally.

Below is an indicative time frame outlined by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.

School term dates and holidays are generally the same as government schools but please contact the school for specific term dates.

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Term Dates

2025 2026
Term 1
Friday, 31 January* to
Friday, 11 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 1
Tuesday, 27 January* to
Thursday, 02 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2
Monday, 28 April* to
Friday, 04 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2 Monday, 20 April* to
Friday, 03 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 3 Monday, 21 July* to
Friday, 26 September
Term 3
Monday, 20 July* to
Friday, 25 September
Term 4 Monday, 13 October to
Friday, 19 December
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)
Term 4
Monday, 12 October* to
Thursday, 17 December*
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)

*In 2025, each school in the Diocese of Parramatta will have 9 pupil free days allocated for staff professional learning. Please check with the school, as these dates can vary from school to school.

NSW Public Holidays


2025 2026
New Year’s Day Wednesday, 01 January Thursday, 01 January
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day - -
Australia Day Monday, 27 January Monday, 26 January
Good Friday Friday, 18 April Friday, 03 April
Easter Saturday Saturday, 19 April Saturday, 04 April
Easter Sunday Sunday, 20 April Sunday, 05 April
Easter Monday Monday, 21 April Monday, 06 April 
Anzac Day Friday, 25 April Saturday, 25 April
King's Birthday Monday, 09 June Monday, 8 June
Labour Day Monday, 06 October Monday, 05 October
Christmas Day Thursday, 25 December Friday, 25 December
Boxing Day Friday, 26 December Saturday, 26 December
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day - Monday, 28 December

Upcoming Events View full calendar

  • 21

    May 2025

    Week 4A

    All Day Event

    Week 4A

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    PDCPSSC Stage 3 Girls BLUE Soccer Gala Day @Penrith

    All Day Event

    PDCPSSC Stage 3 Girls BLUE Soccer Gala Day @Penrith

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    *POSTPONED* Year 7 Camp - Narrabeen Sport & Recreation

    19 May 2025 08:15 AM - 21 May 2025 02:30 PM

    *POSTPONED* Year 7 Camp - Narrabeen Sport & Recreation

    at Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation Centre, North Narrabeen

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    22

    May 2025

    Week 4A

    All Day Event

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    Year 7-10 EXAM BLOCK

    22 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 03:00 PM

    Year 7-10 EXAM BLOCK

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    DaVinci Decathalon - Y5 and Y6

    22 May 2025 06:45 AM - 22 May 2025 04:00 PM

    DaVinci Decathalon - Y5 and Y6

    at Knox Grammar School, 2 Borambil St, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia

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    Year 11 2026 Subject Selection parent evening

    22 May 2025 07:00 PM - 22 May 2025 08:00 PM

    Year 11 2026 Subject Selection parent evening

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    23

    May 2025

    Week 4A

    All Day Event

    Week 4A

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    Duke of Edinburgh Adventure Journey

    All Day Event

    Duke of Edinburgh Adventure Journey

    Bronze Participants 23- 24 May Silver Participants 23-25 May

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    OLHC Curiosity Liturgy of Word - led by Kindergarten [HALL]

    All Day Event

    OLHC Curiosity Liturgy of Word - led by Kindergarten [HALL]

    at 85161-Parent

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    Year 7-10 EXAM BLOCK

    22 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 03:00 PM

    Year 7-10 EXAM BLOCK

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    Before-School Mass (in the Chapel)

    23 May 2025 07:45 AM - 23 May 2025 08:10 AM

    Before-School Mass (in the Chapel)

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    26

    May 2025

    K-2 Athletics Carnival

    All Day Event

    K-2 Athletics Carnival

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    Week 5B

    All Day Event

    Week 5B

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    Year 7-10 EXAM BLOCK

    All Day Event

    Year 7-10 EXAM BLOCK

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    Yr 6 Spirituality Day

    All Day Event

    Yr 6 Spirituality Day

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    Year 10 HSIE Excursion Jewish Museum

    26 May 2025 08:15 AM - 26 May 2025 02:30 PM

    Year 10 HSIE Excursion Jewish Museum

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