Key Dates & Timetable
At Tinwald School, we prioritise clear communication and organisation to ensure a smooth and productive school year.
Key term dates and the daily timetable provide essential information to help families stay organised and prepared. Designed to balance learning, play, and rest, our schedule supports a well-rounded approach to student success. Stay connected with these important details to make the most of your time at Tinwald School.
Term Dates
2025
Term 4 Starts – Monday 6 October
Term 4 Ends – Tuesday 16 December
2026
Term 1 Starts – Monday 2 February
Term 1 Ends – Thursday 2 April
Term 2 Starts – Monday 20 April
Term 2 Ends – Friday 3 July
Term 3 Starts – Monday 20 July
Term 3 Ends – Friday 25 September
Term 4 Starts – Monday 12 October
Term 4 Ends – Friday 18 December (to be confirmed)
Public holidays
- Term 1
- Waitangi day – Friday 6 February
- Good Friday – Friday 3 April
- Easter Monday – Monday 7 April
- Term 2
- Anzac Day – Saturday 25 April (Observed on Monday 27 April)
- King’s birthday – Monday 1 June
- Matariki – Friday 10 July
- Term 3
- Term 4
- Labour Day – Monday 26 October
- Canterbury Anniversary – Friday 13 November
Daily Timetable
8:30 am – School gates open (please do not drop your child off before 8.30am)
8:55 am – School starts
8:55 am – 10.25am – Class
10:25 am – 10:45 am Morning Tea
10:45 am – 11:45 am – Class
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Lunch Break (15 mins eating, 15 mins playing)
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Class
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Play Break (or as the kids call it, ‘big play’)
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Class
3:00 pm – School ends
