Key Dates
Key dates provide important information about events and milestones at Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga / Southern Health School. Stay updated on term dates, holidays, and other key events throughout the year.
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.
2026 Term Dates
- Term 1: February 2nd – April 2nd
- Term 2: April 20th – July 3rd
- Term 3: July 20th – September 25th
- Term 4: October 12th – December 8th
2026 Public Holidays
- Waitangi Day: February 6th (Friday)
- Good Friday: April 3rd (Friday) during school holidays
- Easter Monday: April 6th (Monday) during school holidays
- Easter Tuesday: April 7th (Tuesday) during school holidays
- Anzac Day: April 25th (Saturday) – Observed April 27th (Monday)
- King’s Birthday: June 1st (Monday)
- Matariki: July 10th (Friday) during school holidays
- Labour Day: October 26th (Monday)
- Canterbury Anniversary: November 13th (Friday)
2027 Term Dates
The school Year will start on February 1st (Monday) and finish on December 15th (Wednesday).
- Term 1: February 1st (Monday) – April 9th (Friday)
- Term 2: April 27th (Tuesday) – July 2nd (Friday)
- Term 3: July 19th (Monday) – September 24th (Friday)
- Term 4: October 11th (Monday) – December 15th (Wednesday)
2027 Public Holidays
- Waitangi Day: February 6th (Saturday) – Observed February 8th (Monday)
- Good Friday: March 26th (Friday)
- Easter Monday: March 29th (Monday)
- Easter Tuesday: March 30th (Tuesday)
- Anzac Day: April 25th (Sunday) – Observed April 26th (Monday)
- King’s Birthday: June 7th (Monday)
- Matariki: June 25th (Friday)
- Labour Day: October 25th (Monday)
- Canterbury Anniversary: November 12th (Friday)
Academic Dates
- Reading 8 September (Tuesday)
- Numeracy 9 September (Wednesday)
- Writing 15 September (Tuesday)
- NCEA examinations November 10th – December 4th.
More information can be found on the NZQA Website
Community Education Outreach Dates
Upcoming outreach webinars for whānau, caregivers, and parents. Please follow the link below or contact Angela Botherway ajb@southernhealth.school.nz
| Netsafety Week | 17th-23rd August | Full details and webinar list here |
| Raising Safe and Resilient Kids Online | Tuesday 18th August 7:00pm | Register Here |
| Young Changemakers of Aotearoa New Zealand: How Rangatahi Are Shaping Our Online World | Wednesday 19th August 5.00pm – 6.00pm | Register Here |
| From the Manosphere to Dark Romance: Understanding Digital Subcultures and Young People | Thursday 20th August 7.00pm – 8.00pm | Register Here |
Teacher Only Days
No upcoming Teacher Only Days
