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.

Key Dates for 2025
Staff return | Friday, 31 January |
Years 1 - 6 return | Tuesday, 4 February |
Kindergarten begins | Thursday, 6 February |
Term Dates
2025 | 2026 | ||
Term 1 |
Friday, 31 January* to Friday, 11 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 27 January* to Thursday, 02 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 |
Monday, 28 April* to Friday, 04 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 | Monday, 20 April* to Friday, 03 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 3 | Monday, 21 July* to Friday, 26 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 20 July* to Friday, 25 September |
Term 4 | Monday, 13 October to Friday, 19 December (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
Term 4 |
Monday, 12 October* to Thursday, 17 December* (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
*In 2025, 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
2025 | 2026 | |
New Year’s Day | Wednesday, 01 January | Thursday, 01 January |
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
Australia Day | Monday, 27 January | Monday, 26 January |
Good Friday | Friday, 18 April | Friday, 03 April |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 19 April | Saturday, 04 April |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 20 April | Sunday, 05 April |
Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April | Monday, 06 April |
Anzac Day | Friday, 25 April | Saturday, 25 April |
King's Birthday | Monday, 09 June | Monday, 8 June |
Labour Day | Monday, 06 October | Monday, 05 October |
Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December | Friday, 25 December |
Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December | Saturday, 26 December |
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | - | Monday, 28 December |
Upcoming events View full calendar
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08
May 2025
Celebration of the Word - In Thanksgiving for Mothers
08 May 2025 09:00 AM - 08 May 2025 09:30 AM
Celebration of the Word - In Thanksgiving for Mothers
Mothers Day Rug and Read and Picnic
09
May 2025
09 May 2025 06:30 PM - 09 May 2025 08:30 PM
Hill Band Festival
at St John XXIII Catholic College, 160 Perfection Ave, Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768, Australia
For students in theConcert Band
Refer to information sent out by Teaching Services Australia Band Directors