Term Dates and Times
What school dates do you need to be aware of at Essington?
2025 and 2026 KEY DATES
2025 Dates
Term 2: 22 April to 20 June 2025
- Friday 25 April - ANZAC Day (PH)
- Monday 5 May - May Day (PH)
- Monday 9 June - King's Birthday (PH)
- Term 3: 15 July to 19 September 2025
- Friday 25 July - Darwin Show Day (Regional Holiday)
- Monday 4 August - Picnic Day (PH)
Term 4: 6 October to 11 December 2025
- Thursday 11 December - last day for students
- Friday 12 December - Staff Professional Development Day
- Thursday 18 December - School services and office closed
2026 Dates
- Wednesday 7 January - School Services and Office open
Term 1: 28 January to 27 March 2026
- Friday 3 April - Good Friday (PH)
- Monday 6 April - Easter Monday (PH)
Term 2: 13 April to 19 June 2026
- Saturday 25 April - ANZAC Day (PH)
- Monday 4 May - May Day (PH)
- Monday 8 June - King's Birthday (PH)
Term 3: 14 July to 18 September 2026
- Friday 24 July - Darwin Show Day (PH)
- Monday 3 August - Picnic Day (PH)
Term 4: 5 October to 4 December 2026
- Friday 4 December - last day for students
- Thursday 17 December - School Services and Office closed
2025 SCHOOL TIMINGS
| YEAR GROUP | START TIME | FINISH TIME |
|---|---|---|
|
KINDER (FRI ONLY)
|
9.30am
|
11.30am
|
|
PRESCHOOL 1 (AM)
|
8am
|
11am
|
|
PRESCHOOL 2 (AM)
|
8.15am
|
11.15am
|
|
PRESCHOOL 3 (PM)
|
11.45am
|
2.45pm
|
|
PRE-TRANSITION
|
8.05am
|
12pm
|
|
TRANSITION - YEAR 6
|
8.05am
|
2.30pm
|
|
YEAR 7 - YEAR 9
|
8.25am
|
2.50pm
|
|
YEAR 10 - YEAR 12
|
8.25am
|
2.50pm
|