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)
Academic Dates
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May 19th Reading
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May 20th Numeracy
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May 26th Writing
- 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
| Navigating online safety with tweens and teens | 20th May (Wednesday) at 7.00pm | Register Here |
| An introduction to online safety for under 10’s | 26th May (Tuesday) at 7.00pm | Register Here |
| Children’s Anxiety: Talk and Q&A (with Catherine Gallagher) | 27th May (Wednesday) at 7.30pm – 8.30pm | Join the Zoom meeting |
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An Introduction to the Harmful Digital Communications Act – What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know |
23rd June (Tuesday) at 7.00pm |
Register Here |
Teacher Only Days
School is closed on:
- June 9th 2026
- July 27-28th 2026
