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.

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

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 Tuesday, 27 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
Additional public holiday for Anzac Day Monday, 27 April Monday, 26 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

  • 28

    May 2026

    Term 2: Parents and Friends Meeting

    28 May 2026 06:00 PM - 28 May 2026 07:00 PM

    Term 2: Parents and Friends Meeting

    When: Thursday 28 March 2026
    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!

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    29

    May 2026

    Year 2 Foundations Assembly

    29 May 2026 02:00 PM - 29 May 2026 02:45 PM

    Year 2 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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    05

    Jun 2026

    Year 1 Foundations Assembly

    05 Jun 2026 02:00 PM - 05 Jun 2026 02:45 PM

    Year 1 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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