Important Events and Timelines for Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga/Southern Health School
Stay informed with our comprehensive list of important dates for Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga/Southern Health School. Below you will find details about term dates, public holidays, teacher-only days, and other significant events.
2025 Term Dates
2025 Public Holidays
Teacher Only Days
Academic Dates
Community Education Outreach Dates
2025 Term Dates
- Term 1: 30 Jan – 11 April
- Term 2: 28 April – 27 June
- Term 3: 14 July – 19 September
- Term 4: 6 October – 11 December
2025 Public Holidays
- Waitangi Day 6 February (Thursday)
- Good Friday 18 April (Friday) during school holidays
- Easter Monday 21 April (Monday) during school holidays
- Easter Tuesday 22 April (Tuesday) during school holidays
- Anzac Day 25 April (Friday) during school holidays
- King’s Birthday 2 June (Monday)
- Matariki 20 June (Friday)
- Labour Day 27 October (Monday)
Teacher Only Days
School is closed on:
- 27-29 January 2025
- 26-27 June 2025
Academic Dates
- May 20th CAA Reading
- May 21st CAA Numeracy
- May 27th CAA Writing
- September 2nd CAA Reading
- September 3rd CAA Numeracy
- September 9th CAA Writing
- NCEA examinations November 4th-28th More information can be found on the NZQA Website
Community Education Outreach Dates
- 30th April at 8.30 am – 10.15 am
Halswell Road Campus, Christchurch Te Whatu Ora – Sexwise Health Programme
Please email Angela: ajb@southernhealth.school.nz
For further information - 6th May at 7.30 pm – Webinar on Children’s Anxiety: What Adults Need to Know and Strategies for Management – with Catherine Gallagher from the MHERC
- 10th June at 7.30 pm
Webinar on NCEA
Ian Reeves (A.P. SHS) - 17th June at 7.30 pm
Webinar on What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, resources available and Q&A – by Wendy Dragt – Registered Nurse
