Dates and times

Term dates

Visit the department’s term dates for South Australian state schools.

You can also download the school term calendar (PDF).

School times

8.30 to 8.45 - Yard Supervision Commences/ School Buses Arrive

8:45 to 8.50 - Class Matters

8.50 to 9.30 - Lesson 1

9.30 to 10.10 - Lesson 2

10.10 to 10.40 - Extended Learning

10.40 to 11.00 - Recess

11.00 to 11.40 - Lesson 3

11.40 to 12.20 - Lesson 4

12.20 to 1.00 - Lesson 5

1.00 to 1.05 - Lunch (Eating Time)

1.05 to 1.35 - Lunch (Play Time)

1.35 to 1.40 - Return to class

1.40 to 2.20 - Lesson 6

2.20 to 3.00 - Lesson 7

3.00 to 3.05 - Class Matters

3.05 to 3.10 - School Buses Depart

There is an early dismissal on the last day of each term which will be advised via newsletters, usually one hour earlier, at 2.05pm.