School calendar: When is the 2024 March holidays?
Starting on 20 March and concluding on the 3 April, this two-week break offers a substantial amount of time for pupils to unwind.
The March school holidays for the 2024 school year are gearing up to be an extended period of relaxation and exploration for pupils across the country.
Starting on 20 March and concluding on the 3 April, this two-week break offers a substantial amount of time for pupils to unwind and indulge in various activities.
With the school calendar structured as follows:
- Term 1: 17 January – 20 March
- Term 2: 3 April – 14 June
- Term 3: 9 July – 20 September
- Term 4: 1 October – 11 December
Students can anticipate a well-deserved March holidays break after the completion of the first term.
2024 SCHOOL YEAR OVERVIEW
According to BusinessTech, the 2024 school year encompasses a total of 203 school days spread across these four terms. Among these, 26 days are set aside for school holidays, strategically placed to ensure students have adequate opportunities to recharge throughout the year.
Previously, schools in coastal provinces began at different times than those in inland regions. However, the Basic Education Department has mandated that all public schools nationwide now start and end their terms simultaneously, thus eliminating the previous disparity.
TimesLIVE reported that the National Department of Basic Education made all schools start and end their terms at the same time. Elijah Mhlanga, a spokesperson, said, “This year we have elections. We don’t know when they’ll happen. So, we want to be careful and have all schools open and close together. This way, schools can be used for voting.”
MARCH EASTER HOLIDAYS: FUN ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY
During the March Easter holidays, here’s a list of six fun activities to enjoy reported by Sunday Tribune:
- Host a potluck Easter meal with friends and family.
- Attend cooking classes to learn new culinary skills.
- Embark on an interactive chocolate tour for a sweet adventure.
- Challenge yourself to create healthier versions of holiday favorites.
- Decorate Easter bread with colorful designs and patterns.
- Enjoy a family picnic at botanical gardens, parks, or beaches, soaking in the beauty of nature.
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