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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Key Dates for 2024
Staff return | Monday, 30 January 2024 |
Years 1 - 6 return | Thursday, 1 February 2024 |
Kindergarten begins | Wednesday, 5 February 2024 |
Our kindergarten transition program and orientation meetings for parents will take place in term four. Parents will receive information in regards to these dates in term three of 2024.
Term Dates
2024 | 2025 | ||
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 30 January* to Friday, 12 April |
Term 1 |
Friday, 31 January* to Friday, 11 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 |
Monday, 29 April* to Friday, 5 July |
Term 2 | Monday, 28 April* to Friday, 04 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 3 | Monday, 22 July* to Friday, 27 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 21 July* to Friday, 26 September |
Term 4 | Monday, 14 October to Friday, 20 December |
Term 4 |
Monday, 13 October* to Friday, 19 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
2024 | 2025 | |
New Year’s Day | Monday, 01 January | Wednesday, 01 January |
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January | Monday, 27 January |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March | Friday, 18 April |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March | Saturday, 19 April |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March | Sunday, 20 April |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April | Monday, 21 April |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April | Friday, 25 April |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June | Monday, 9 June |
Labour Day | Monday, 07 October | Monday, 06 October |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December | Thursday, 25 December |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December | Friday, 26 December |
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