School Term 2 2025

About this term

The second academic term begins on 8 April 2025 and stretches to 27 June, covering nearly three months of teaching and learning. This is often the most academically intensive period of the year, with the curriculum picking up pace. During this term, a range of public holidays creates intermittent breaks in the schedule, including Good Friday (18 April), Family Day (21 April), Freedom Day (27 April), Workers’ Day (1 May), and Youth Day (16 June). These holidays provide moments for reflection on national history and social values. A special school holiday from 29 April to 2 May allows for an extended break connected to the late-April holidays, helping families travel or rest without missing class time. Term 2 also includes mid-year assessments or exams in many grades, especially in the senior phases. Learners often feel the academic pressure increase during this stretch. Schools close for the winter holiday starting 18 June, though official closure is set for 27 June. The school break extends to 8 July, giving everyone a three-week pause before returning for the second half of the year.