School Term 4 2026
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This term starts on 6 October 2026 and concludes on 11 December 2026, spanning 10 weeks. It includes 47 to 49 school days, depending on regional schedules. There are no public holidays during this term. Instructional focus includes completion of the curriculum, revision, and formal assessments. Grade 12 learners participate in National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, while other grades complete their final SBA components and written exams. Schools conduct promotion and progression decisions, mark schedules, and prepare year-end reports for distribution. Year-end administrative work includes archiving records, compiling subject results, and preparing for the handover to the following school year. Schools officially close for the December holiday on 11 December, with the academic year concluding for learners and staff.
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