Term Dates & Bell Times

Key Dates for 2024

  • Term 1: 30 January to 12 April
  • Term 2: 29 April to 5 July
  • Term 3: 22 July to 27 September
  • Term 4: 14 October to 13 December
  • 6 February: Waitangi Day
    • 29 March: 2 April Easter
  • 25 April: ANZAC Day
  • 3 June: King’s birthday
  • 28 June: Matariki
  • 28 October: Labour Day

2pm Finish

  • Wednesday, 27 March
  • Thursday, 28 March
  • Thursday, 27 June
  • Thursday, 25 July
  • Friday, 25 October
  • Friday, 13 December

Staff Only Days

  • Friday, 31 May
  • Tuesday, 4 June
  • Monday, 2 September
  • Friday, 15 November

Key Dates for 2025

Teacher Only Day – Tuesday, 28 January 8-4 pm (New Entrant and Y1-6 ‘open hour’ as part of this day)

  • Term 1: 29 January to 11 April
  • Term 2: 28 April to 26 June
  • Term 3: 14 July to 19 September
  • Term 4: 6 October to 12 December
  • Term 1: Friday 28 March – Kahui Ako TOD
  • Term 2: Friday 27 June – NZACS Teachers Conference TOD
  • Term 3: Monday 25 August – Staff Wellbeing TOD

Bell Times for the Junior and Senior Campuses

Primary School (Years 1-6) - Bell Times
Everyday
8:55 am School starts
10:45 – 11:05 am Interval
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
3:05 pm End of school time for Years 1 – 6

 

Middle School (Years 7-9) - Bell Times
Monday
8:40 am Warning Bell
8:45 – 9:30 am Period 1
9:30 – 10:15 am Period 1B
10:15 – 10:55 am Period 2: Assembly Week A / Life Lab Week B
10:55 – 11:15 am Interval
11:15am – 12:00 pm Period 3
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Period 3B
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3.10 pm Period 4: (Year 9: Wider Learning Week B)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:40 am Warning Bell
8:45 – 10:10 am Period 1
10:10 – 10:55 am Period 2 (Life Lab – Friday)
10:55 – 11:20 am Interval
11:20am – 12:45pm Period 3
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:10 pm Period 4
Wednesday
8:40 am Warning Bell
9:00 – 10:25 am Period 1
10:25 – 10:55 am Period 2 – Life Lab
10:55 – 11:20 am Interval
11:20am – 12:45pm Period 3
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:10 pm Period 4
Junior Secondary (Year 10) - Bell Times
Monday
8:40 am Warning Bell
8:45 – 9:30 am Period 1
9:30 – 10:15 am Period 1B
10:15 – 10:55 am Period 2: Life Lab
10:55 – 11:15 am Interval
11:15am – 12:00 pm Period 3
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Period 3B
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3.10 pm Period 4: Flexi Block Week A / Wider Learning Week B
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:40 am Warning Bell
8:45 – 10:10 am Period 1
10:10 – 10:55 am Period 2: (Friday only) Assembly Week A / Life Lab Week B
10:55 – 11:20 am Interval
11:20am – 12:45pm Period 3
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:10 pm Period 4
Wednesday
8:40 am Warning Bell
9:00 – 10:25 am Period 1
10:25 – 10:55 am Period 2 – Life Lab
10:55 – 11:20 am Interval
11:20am – 12:45pm Period 3
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:10 pm Period 4
Senior School (Years 11-13) - Bell Times
Monday
8:40 am Warning Bell
8:45 – 9:30 am Period 1
9:30 – 10:15 am Period 1B
10:15 – 10:55 am Period 2: Life Lab Week A / Assembly Week B
10:55 – 11:15 am Interval
11:15am – 12:00 pm Period 3
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Period 3B
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3.10 pm Period 4: Wider Learning Week A / Flexi Study Week B
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:40 am Warning Bell
8:45 – 10:10 am Period 1
10:10 – 10:55 am Period 2 (Life Lab – Friday)
10:55 – 11:20 am Interval
11:20am – 12:45pm Period 3
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:10 pm Period 4
Wednesday
8:40 am Warning Bell
9:00 – 10:25 am Period 1
10:25 – 10:55 am Period 2 – Life Lab
10:55 – 11:20 am Interval
11:20am – 12:45pm Period 3
12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:10 pm Period 4

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    The Year 9 camp at Finlay Park Adventure Camp is going exceptionally well. The students are participating in all their activities with enthusiasm, high spirits, and plenty of energy. A big thank you to all the parent helpers who have volunteered their time to join this group for four days of adventures! 😊

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    The Year 9 camp at Finlay Park Adventure Camp is going exceptionally well. The students are participating in all their activities with enthusiasm, high spirits, and plenty of energy. A big thank you to all the parent helpers who have volunteered their time to join this group for four days of adventures! 😊 @finlayparkadventureImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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    Wow, what a privilege! Thank you!

    Wow this looks amazing!!! I'm sure they're all having the best time

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