2026 key dates and events: term three
Week ten: Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September
Monday 21 September
6:30pm: Dance showcase (Te Kura Tuatahi – buy tickets)
Wednesday 23 September
5:30pm: 2027 student leadership announcement event (Te Kura Tuatahi)
6:45pm: RC X-Factor final (Te Kura Tuatahi)
Friday 25 September
School haka competition
Last day of term three
Sunday 27 September to Saturday 3 October: Tuvalu Language Week
2026 key dates and events: term four
Week one: Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October
Monday 12 October
First day of term four
Tuesday 13 October
Pasifika awards night – book your free ticket here
Thursday 15 October
Arts awards night
Sunday 18 October to Saturday 24 October: Niue Language Week
Week two: Monday 19 October to Friday 23 October
Tuesday 20 October
Sports awards night – buy tickets here
Thursday 22 October
Sports, cultural, group photos
Week three: Tuesday 27 October to Friday 30 October
Monday 26 October
Labour Day public holiday – school closed
Wednesday 28 October
Te Pō Whakanui – buy tickets here
Week four: Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November
Tuesday 3 November
Last day of classes for year 12 and 13
Wednesday 4 November
Last day of classes for year 11
Year 13 farewell event (auditorium, Te Kura Tuatahi). Event finishes at end of block 2
Exam leave starts for year 12 and 13
Thursday 5 November
Transition day for year 11 (Te Kura Tuarua)
Senior prizegiving for year 12 and 13 (James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall)
Friday 6 November
Year 11 prizegiving (Te Kura Tuatahi)
Exam leave starts for year 11 following event
Week five: Monday 9 November to Thursday 12 November
Monday 9 November
Diwali celebration – read more here
6pm: Head student reunion
Tuesday 10 November
NCEA examinations begin – see the timetable here
Thursday 12 November
Teacher only day – school closed for instruction
Friday 13 November
Canterbury Anniversary regional holiday – school closed
Week six: Monday 16 November to Friday 20 November
Week seven: Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November
Wednesday 25 September to Friday 27 September
Year 10 camp
Week eight: Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December
Week nine: Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December
Week nine: Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December
Monday 7 December
Year 13 graduation
More details regarding senior prizegiving and year 13 graduation will be shared closer to the time.
Week ten: Monday 14 December
Monday 14 December
Last day of school for year 9
Tuesday 15 December
Welcome morning for new year 9 (2027) learners
See a pdf version of the end of year dates for senior learners.
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