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.
Term Dates
| 2026 | 2027 | ||
| Term 1 |
Tuesday, 27 January* to Thursday, 02 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 1 |
Thursday, 28 January* to Friday, 09 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
| Term 2 |
Monday, 20 April* to Friday, 03 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 | Monday, 26 April* to Friday, 02 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
| Term 3 | Monday, 20 July* to Friday, 25 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 19 July* to Friday, 24 September |
| Term 4 | Monday, 12 October* to Thursday, 17 December* (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
Term 4 |
Monday, 11 October* to Monday, 20 December* (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
*In 2026 & 2027, 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
| 2026 | 2027 | |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 01 January |
Friday, 01 January |
| Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January |
Tuesday, 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday, 03 April |
Friday, 26 March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 04 April |
Saturday, 27 March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 05 April |
Sunday, 28 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 06 April |
Monday, 29 March |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April |
Sunday, 25 April |
| King's Birthday | Monday, 08 June |
Monday, 14 June |
| Labour Day | Monday, 05 October |
Monday, 04 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December | Saturday, 25 December |
| Additional public holiday for Christmas Day | - | Monday, 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December | Sunday, 26 December |
| Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | Monday, 28 December | Tuesday, 28 December |
Upcoming Events View full calendar
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26
Feb 2026
Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4) - Parish Mass
26 Feb 2026 09:15 AM - 26 Feb 2026 09:45 AM
Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4) - Parish Mass
Each stage will attend Mass at 9:15am at St John XXIII Parish, and families are warmly invited to join.
27
Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 02:00 PM - 27 Feb 2026 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.
04
Mar 2026
Term 1: Parents and Friends Meeting
04 Mar 2026 06:00 PM - 04 Mar 2026 07:00 PM
Term 1: Parents and Friends Meeting
at 17789-23691 St John 23 Community
When: Wednesday 4 March 2025
Where: Anywhere! Virtually on Microsoft Teams (PC, Mac or phone)
Do you have a question?
Please submit them via the following link:Learn More
These questions will be provided to the school prior to the meeting so that they can be answered in the meeting.
See you online!05
Mar 2026
Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2) - Parish Mass
05 Mar 2026 09:15 AM - 05 Mar 2026 09:45 AM
Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2) - Parish Mass
Each stage will attend Mass at 9:15am at St John XXIII Parish, and families are warmly invited to join.