School calendar: When will the FINAL term start?
As September holidays come to an end, students and teachers are all geared up for the final term of the school calendar.
The final term of the school year is crucial because it represents the last stretch of the school calendar.
As September holidays come to an end, students and teachers often return to school with a renewed focus.
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The final term is essential for wrapping up curriculum, preparing for exams, and ensuring that students are on track for the year’s educational goals. It’s also a time to set new objectives and make the most of the remaining weeks before the year concludes.
On 10 October 2023, the final term is scheduled to begin.
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THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2023
Inland cluster: Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West
- Term 1: 11 January – 24 March
- Term 2: 12 April – 23 June
- Term 3: 18 July – 29 September
- Term 4: 10 October – 13 December
Coastal cluster: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Western Cape
- Term 1: 18 January – 31 March
- Term 2: 12 April – 23 June
- Term 3: 18 July – 29 September
- Term 4: 10 October – 13 December
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THE NUMBER OF HOLIDAYS THE 2023 SCHOOL YEAR HAVE
As a result, for the 2023 school year, pupils attending Inland Cluster schools will be in class for a total of 199 days. During the academic year, they will enjoy 8 public holidays in addition to 32 days of school holiday.
Students attending Coastal school will therefore attend school for a total of 199 days for the 2023 school year. They will have 32 days of school holidays and 8 public holidays for the 2023 school year.
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