Academic Calendar
Term 1 — 2026/2027
The first term runs from Tuesday 8 September to Friday 18 December 2026. Here is everything happening this term, week by week.
September
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 7 SeptemberWeek 1 | Staff meeting and classroom decorationPreparation for the new term — no classes for pupils |
| Tuesday 8 SeptemberWeek 1 | School resumesThe academic term begins |
| Wednesday 9 SeptemberWeek 1 | Transition sessionOrientation for pupils moving into a new class |
| Thursday 10 – Friday 11 SeptemberWeek 1 | Recap of last term’s examinationsReinforcement |
| Monday 14 – Thursday 17 SeptemberWeek 2 | Orientation for all learners (assembly grounds) and “Knowing Your Wards” facilitators’ weekGetting abreast of the term’s work |
| Friday 18 SeptemberWeek 2 | Thanksgiving Day — pupils wear whiteTo thank God for another academic year |
| Monday 21 SeptemberWeek 3 | Founders’ Day (Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday) — school closedStatutory public holiday |
| Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 SeptemberWeek 3 | End-of-month assessmentRemediation |
October
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Friday 2 OctoberWeek 4 | Quiz competitionDiagnostic |
| Friday 16 OctoberWeek 6 | Cocktail fun party day — bring any drink and pastriesFun |
| Monday 19 – Friday 23 OctoberWeek 7 | Mid-term testsRemediation |
| Friday 30 OctoberWeek 8 | Mr & Miss Sunset pageantTo exhibit talent |
November
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 2 – Friday 6 NovemberWeek 9 | Parent–teacher interaction weekProgress and welfare |
| Monday 9 – Friday 13 NovemberWeek 10 | Reinforcement weekRecap of all lessons taught |
| Friday 20 NovemberWeek 11 | “Rep your favourite colour” dress day, with a pick-and-act side attractionFun |
| Friday 27 NovemberWeek 12 | Peer teachingTo be well equipped |
December
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Thursday 3 DecemberWeek 13 | Farmers’ Day pre-celebration — dress like a farmerLearning about our farmers |
| Friday 4 DecemberWeek 13 | Farmers’ Day — school closedStatutory public holiday |
| Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 DecemberWeek 14 | RevisionDiagnostic |
| Thursday 10 – Wednesday 16 DecemberWeek 14–15 | End-of-term examinations |
| Friday 18 DecemberWeek 15 | Grades issued and school vacatesEnd of Term 1 |
Dates may change by government notice or school decision; any change is sent home in the Communication Book and posted here.
Term 2 — 2026/2027
The second term follows the Christmas vacation and runs to the Easter break.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Term begins (pupils report) | To be confirmed |
| Mid-term examinations | To be confirmed |
| Mid-term break | To be confirmed |
| End-of-term examinations | To be confirmed |
| Speech & prize giving / open day | To be confirmed |
| Report cards issued | To be confirmed |
| Term ends (vacation) | To be confirmed |
Term 3 — 2026/2027
The third term runs from after the Easter break to the end of the academic year, and includes the BECE for our Junior High School candidates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Term begins (pupils report) | To be confirmed |
| Mid-term examinations | To be confirmed |
| Mid-term break | To be confirmed |
| End-of-term examinations | To be confirmed |
| Speech & prize giving / open day | To be confirmed |
| Report cards issued | To be confirmed |
| Term ends (vacation) | To be confirmed |
| BECE (JHS 3 candidates) | To be confirmed |
| Graduation ceremony | To be confirmed |
The School Day
These timings apply every school day across all divisions.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:25 AM | Pupil arrival |
| 7:30 AM | Assembly / start of day |
| 8:00 AM | Classes begin |
| 3:00 PM | Official pick-up |
A pupil arriving after 7:30 AM is recorded as late and must be signed in at the Administration Office. If your child will be absent, call us by 8:00 AM. Full detail is on our Student Life page.
Ghana Public Holidays 2026
The School observes all statutory public holidays declared by the Ministry of the Interior. Where a holiday falls in term time, the School is closed on that day.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Constitution Day | Wednesday, 7 January 2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday, 6 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| May Day (Workers' Day) | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | Movable — date set by the Office of the Chief Imam |
| Eid-ul-Adha | Movable — date set by the Office of the Chief Imam |
| Republic Day | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
| Founders' Day | Monday, 21 September 2026 |
| Farmers' Day | Friday, 4 December 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | observed Monday, 28 December 2026 |
Source: Ministry of the Interior, Republic of Ghana — statutory public holidays. Islamic holidays are movable and are declared by the Office of the Chief Imam. Dates may be substituted by government notice; we will confirm any change to families.
Getting a Copy
A printed academic calendar is issued to every family at the start of the academic year and is available from the Administration Office at any time.
Stay informed
- Term dates and changes are posted on our News & Events page.
- Day-to-day notices come home in your child's Communication Book.
- For anything urgent, call the Administration Office on 024 451 2060.