2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR – SAVE THE DATES!
Planning makes everything easier, especially a school year full of learning, growth, and faith 
Here is a snapshot of what 2026 looks like at John Wesley School:
TERM DATES
First Term
Wednesday, 14 January – Friday, 27 March 2026
Second Term Monday, 13 April (Extra week longer than state schools) – Friday, 26 June 2026
Third Term Tuesday, 21 July – Friday, 23 September 2026
Fourth Term Tuesday, 06 October – Wednesday, 02 December 2026
GOOD TO KNOW
While we generally follow the same calendar as state schools, John Wesley School enjoys an extended break in the March/April holidays, giving our learners one extra week of rest and reset. We also have an additional holiday on 14 May to acknowledge Ascension Day (Special John Wesley School Holiday) 
PUBLIC & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
01 Jan – New Year’s Day
21 Mar – Human Rights Day
03 Apr – Good Friday
06 Apr – Family Day
27 Apr – Freedom Day
01 May – Workers’ Day
14 May – Ascension Day (Special John Wesley School Holiday)
16 Jun – Youth Day
09 Aug – National Women’s Day 10 Aug – National Women’s Day (Observed)
24 Sep – Heritage Day
16 Dec – Day of Reconciliation 25 Dec – Christmas Day
26 Dec – Day of Goodwill
Here’s to a joyful, faith-filled, and well-balanced 2026 at John Wesley School! 
JESUS – The way, the truth, the life!
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