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 See full calendar
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17
Mar 2026
Yr 12 English Task 2 - Multimodal Presentation Period 1 (ADV, STD, STU)
Yr10 Elective History Task 1 (10HIE1 P5, 10HIE2 P1)
Gilroy College Orchestra - Onsite - J6
9WGD - Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Training Session - Onsite
17 Mar 2026 09:00 AM - 17 Mar 2026 12:30 PM
9WGD - Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Training Session - Onsite
18
Mar 2026
Selected Students - PDSSSC Senior Girls Basketball Gala Day - Penrith Valley Regional Sport Centre
Student Leaders - Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program - Parliament of NSW
Yr 11 English Task 1 - Period 3 & 4 (EAV, EST, ENG)
Yr10 Commerce Task 1 (10COM1 P5, 10COM2,3,4 P2)
Yr11 Society & Culture Task 1 (11SOC1 P2, 11SOC2 P1)
19
Mar 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Adventurous Overnight Journey - Berowra Oval to Crosslands Reserve
All Day Event
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Adventurous Overnight Journey - Berowra Oval to Crosslands Reserve
at 2365-Parent
Yr 10 Accel SOR1unit - Task 1 - Period 3
Yr 11 SOR1 unit - Task 1 - Period 2
Yr 12 Business Studies Task 2 - Period 4
Yr 7 English Task 1 (all classes)
Yr10 HSIE Task 1 (all classes)
Year 7 to Year 12 - Art Club - D103
20
Mar 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Adventurous Overnight Journey - Berowra Oval to Crosslands Reserve
All Day Event
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Adventurous Overnight Journey - Berowra Oval to Crosslands Reserve
at 2365-Parent
Selected Students - PDSSSC Senior Boys Basketball Gala Day - Penrith Valley Regional Sport Centre
Yr 10 Drama- Task 1 Period 1 and 2 (10DRA1)
Yr 10 Photography - Task 1 (10VPH1) Period 1 and 2
Yr 12 Drama Task 2 Period 3 and 4 (12DRA1)
Yr 12 Modern History Task 2 (12MH1) - Periods 3/4
Yr 12 Software Engineering Task 2 Periods 3 and 4
Yr 9 English Task 1 (9ENG ALL)
Yr 9 Science Task 1 (all classes P1,2,3,4,5)
FIAT Students - Clean Up Australia Day Intergenerational Ministry - Fagan Park
20 Mar 2026 10:00 AM - 20 Mar 2026 02:00 PM
FIAT Students - Clean Up Australia Day Intergenerational Ministry - Fagan Park