TERM DATES FOR 2026

TERM 1

MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY TO THURSDAY 2 APRIL 2026

Monday2 February 2026Whanau Hui (10 mins) with the students new teacher. An online booking code will be emailed December 2025 to the primary caregiver.  This is compulsory for all students and whanau to attend.
Tuesday3 February 2026Whanau Hui  (continued) 9am to 12pm
Wednesday4 February 2026School open for students
Friday6 February 2026No School – Waitangi Day
Monday9 March 2026No School – Taranaki Anniversary
Thursday26 March 2026Student Learning Conferences from 3.15pm to 8pm
Friday27 March 2026No School – Student Learning Conferences

TERM 2

MONDAY 20 APRIL TO FRIDAY 3 JULY 2026

Monday27 April 2026No School – ANZAC Day
Tuesday28 April 2026No School – Teacher Only Day
Monday1 June 2026No School – King’s Birthday Holiday

TERM 3

MONDAY 20 JULY TO FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

Thursday30 July 2026Student Learning Conferences from 3.15pm to 8pm
Friday31 July 2026No School – Student Learning Conferences

TERM 4

MONDAY 12 OCTOBER TO WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2026

Monday26 October 2026Labour Weekend

SCHOOL OFFICE HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 2026

Thursday29 January 2026Office open 9.00am to 3.00pm
Friday30 January 2026Office open 9.00am to 3.00pm
Monday2 February 2026Normal Office hours 8.00am to 3.30pm

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS DURING THE TERM 

Monday to Thursday8.30am – 9.30am
FridayClosed
Phone 06 7584162 ext 709trudi.withey@highlands.school.nz