The School Year

The School operates on a three term system similar to that of State schools.

 

Term 1 - Will commence during the second week of September each year and will end during the third week of December - approximately 12/13 weeks.

 

Term 2 - Will commence during the second week of January and will end one week before Easter - approximately 12 weeks

 

Term 3 - Will commence one week after Easter and will end mid July - approximately 12 weeks

 

Short half term breaks will be included in each term and National religious and Bank Holidays will be observed.

School Hours

The School is open from 8:30am to 4.30pm. The morning session consists of five 35/40 minute teaching periods with a 20 minute break at 10:20am for the Lower School and 10:40am for the Upper School. The afternoon session provides a further three teaching periods of similar length and includes a play break for the Lower School of 15 minutes. Lunch is served from 11:45am to 12:20pm for the Lower School and from 12:20pm to 1pm for the Upper School.