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.

Contact the school

Students gardening in the school garden at St John XXIII College Stanhope Gardens

Key Dates for 2025

Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day) Tuesday, 29 April
King's Birthday (Public Holiday) Monday, 9 June
Year 7 2027 Open Day Thursday, 12 June
K-12 Student-Led Conferences Friday, 4 July
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day) Monday, 21 July
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day) Monday, 13 October

Term Dates

2025 2026
Term 1
Friday, 31 January* to
Friday, 11 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 1
Tuesday, 27 January* to
Thursday, 02 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2
Monday, 28 April* to
Friday, 04 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2 Monday, 20 April* to
Friday, 03 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 3 Monday, 21 July* to
Friday, 26 September
Term 3
Monday, 20 July* to
Friday, 25 September
Term 4 Monday, 13 October to
Friday, 19 December
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)
Term 4
Monday, 12 October* to
Thursday, 17 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


2025 2026
New Year’s Day Wednesday, 01 January Thursday, 01 January
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day - -
Australia Day Monday, 27 January Monday, 26 January
Good Friday Friday, 18 April Friday, 03 April
Easter Saturday Saturday, 19 April Saturday, 04 April
Easter Sunday Sunday, 20 April Sunday, 05 April
Easter Monday Monday, 21 April Monday, 06 April 
Anzac Day Friday, 25 April Saturday, 25 April
King's Birthday Monday, 09 June Monday, 8 June
Labour Day Monday, 06 October Monday, 05 October
Christmas Day Thursday, 25 December Friday, 25 December
Boxing Day Friday, 26 December Saturday, 26 December
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day - Monday, 28 December

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  • 11

    Jul 2025

    Foundations Assembly

    11 Jul 2025 02:00 PM - 11 Jul 2025 02:45 PM

    Foundations Assembly

    at 17789-23691 St John 23 Community

    • Assembly begins at2:00 PMand will conclude by 2:40 pm

    • All parents must enter the College via theofficeandsign in using the QR codes provided. Please note that late arrivals will not be permitted. Parents must sign in by 2:00 pm. Late arrivals are not permitted.

    • When signing in, pleaseregister yourself against your youngest child’s teacher. This will notify the teacher of your attendance.

    • Afterthe assembly, parents may collect their children. Themeeting pointfor this will be thegrass area adjacent to the demountable.

    • Parents are asked toleave promptlyafter collecting their child.

    • If collecting other students fromCuriosity and Pathways, thismustbe doneacross the road at the usual meeting spot.

    Parents must leave quickly once they have collected their children to ensure thesafe dismissalof all students. Thank you for your cooperation in supporting these procedures.

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    18

    Jul 2025

    Foundations Assembly

    18 Jul 2025 02:00 PM - 18 Jul 2025 02:45 PM

    Foundations Assembly

    at 17789-23691 St John 23 Community

    • Assembly begins at2:00 PMand will conclude by 2:40 pm

    • All parents must enter the College via theofficeandsign in using the QR codes provided. Please note that late arrivals will not be permitted. Parents must sign in by 2:00 pm. Late arrivals are not permitted.

    • When signing in, pleaseregister yourself against your youngest child’s teacher. This will notify the teacher of your attendance.

    • Afterthe assembly, parents may collect their children. Themeeting pointfor this will be thegrass area adjacent to the demountable.

    • Parents are asked toleave promptlyafter collecting their child.

    • If collecting other students fromCuriosity and Pathways, thismustbe doneacross the road at the usual meeting spot.

    Parents must leave quickly once they have collected their children to ensure thesafe dismissalof all students. Thank you for your cooperation in supporting these procedures.

    Read more

    25

    Jul 2025

    Foundations Assembly

    25 Jul 2025 02:00 PM - 25 Jul 2025 02:45 PM

    Foundations Assembly

    at 17789-23691 St John 23 Community

    • Assembly begins at2:00 PMand will conclude by 2:40 pm

    • All parents must enter the College via theofficeandsign in using the QR codes provided. Please note that late arrivals will not be permitted. Parents must sign in by 2:00 pm. Late arrivals are not permitted.

    • When signing in, pleaseregister yourself against your youngest child’s teacher. This will notify the teacher of your attendance.

    • Afterthe assembly, parents may collect their children. Themeeting pointfor this will be thegrass area adjacent to the demountable.

    • Parents are asked toleave promptlyafter collecting their child.

    • If collecting other students fromCuriosity and Pathways, thismustbe doneacross the road at the usual meeting spot.

    Parents must leave quickly once they have collected their children to ensure thesafe dismissalof all students. Thank you for your cooperation in supporting these procedures.

    Read more

    01

    Aug 2025

    School of Curiosity Assembly

    01 Aug 2025 11:15 AM - 01 Aug 2025 12:15 PM

    School of Curiosity Assembly

    Read more

    Foundations Assembly

    01 Aug 2025 02:00 PM - 01 Aug 2025 02:45 PM

    Foundations Assembly

    at 17789-23691 St John 23 Community

    • Assembly begins at2:00 PMand will conclude by 2:40 pm

    • All parents must enter the College via theofficeandsign in using the QR codes provided. Please note that late arrivals will not be permitted. Parents must sign in by 2:00 pm. Late arrivals are not permitted.

    • When signing in, pleaseregister yourself against your youngest child’s teacher. This will notify the teacher of your attendance.

    • Afterthe assembly, parents may collect their children. Themeeting pointfor this will be thegrass area adjacent to the demountable.

    • Parents are asked toleave promptlyafter collecting their child.

    • If collecting other students fromCuriosity and Pathways, thismustbe doneacross the road at the usual meeting spot.

    Parents must leave quickly once they have collected their children to ensure thesafe dismissalof all students. Thank you for your cooperation in supporting these procedures.

    Read more


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