School calendar 2013-14 reminder

Teachers are back to school on Sept 2, followed by pupils on Sept 3, but how does the rest of the year pan out?

Published Friday 17 February 2017 - 11:02 Modified Friday 17 February 2017 - 11:02

WITH teachers heading back to school on September 2, following by pupils on September 3, the government has released the holiday dates for the rest of the school year.

The Toussaint and Christmas holidays take place on the same dates for all school zones.

Toussaint: October 19 – November 4
Christmas: December 21 – January 6

Winter: Zone A March 1-17; Zone B February 22 - March 10; Zone C February 15- March 3
Spring: Zone A April 26 - May 12, Zone B April 19 – May 5, Zone C April 12 – 28

(All dates mentioned are the last day and first day of school.)

The school year ends for everyone on July 5.

You can see the full calendar, and check your zone, on the government’s website.

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