SCHOOL NEWS - After a three-week break, schools are set to reopen tomorrow.
According to the Department of Basic Education, the third term will commence on 22 July. The term will last for 11 weeks and conclude on Friday, 3 October.
There will be one public holiday in the term, with Heritage Day falling on Wednesday, 24 September.
Students will have one day of rest and return to school on Thursday, September 25, to complete the week.
School calendar dates for public schools
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key dates on the remainder of the 2025 school calendar to help parents stay ahead of the game.
THIRD TERM:
- School start: 22 July;
- School closes: 3 October;
- Public holidays: National Women’s Day (9 August), Heritage Day (24 September); and
- School holidays: 6 to 10 October.
FOURTH TERM:
- School start: 13 October;
- School closes: 10 December;
- Administration days: 11 to 12 December; and
- Public holidays: Day of Reconciliation (16 December), Christmas Day (25 December), Day of Goodwill (26 December).
Article: Caxton publication, The Citizen
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