School Term Dates – Term 2

Dear Parents

School Term Dates – Term 2

First day back in Term 2 is Monday April 24th. 

The Ministry of Education has allocated a Teacher Only Day for schools to undertake a curriculum-planning day during Term 2. Many schools are choosing Monday April 24, the first day back at school because the next day is a public holiday.

However we have decided not to take the Teacher Only Day option and so Monday 24th will be a normal school day.

We chose to do this because during Term 1 teaching and learning was heavily disrupted with weather events, public holidays and the teachers strike day. We also appreciate the difficulty for families to juggle work and family commitments when schools are closed.

REMINDER – PUBLIC HOLIDAY  TUESDAY 25th – No Schools Open

All schools closed Tuesday April 25th for Anzac Day.

Significance of Anzac Day

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. April 25th marks the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand forces during World War 1, at Gallipoli.

Fintan Kelly