Term Dates

2026

Term 2 (Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July)

ANZAC Day Observed: Monday 27 April

School Open Evening: Tuesday 12 May, from 5.45pm

Late opening: Wednesday 13 May, classes start at 9.15am due to Open Evening the night before

King’s Birthday: Monday 1 June

Matariki: Friday 10 July (During Term Break)

Term 3 (Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September)

Term 4 (Monday 12 October – Thursday 10 December)

Year 13, final day of teaching: Friday 24 October

Labour Day: Monday 26 October

Show Day: Friday 13 November

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
						Sunday, 1 Feb 1
Monday, 2 Feb 2 Mon Year 9 Students On-site	Tuesday, 3 Feb 3 Tues Year 9 On-site	Wednesday, 4 Feb 4 Class and ID Photos Wed Years 9 and 10 On-site	Thursday, 5 Feb 5 All Year Levels On-site Thurs	Friday, 6 Feb 6	Saturday, 7 Feb 7	Sunday, 8 Feb 8
Monday, 9 Feb 9 Mon	Tuesday, 10 Feb 10 Assemblies for All Year Levels Tues 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Year 13 Parent Teacher Evening Tuesday, 10 Feb 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Year 13 Parent Teacher Evening Aurora	Wednesday, 11 Feb 11 Class and ID Photos Wednesday, 11 Feb – Friday, 13 Feb Class and ID Photos Wed	Thursday, 12 Feb 12 Class and ID Photos Wednesday, 11 Feb – Friday, 13 Feb Class and ID Photos Thurs	Friday, 13 Feb 13 Class and ID Photos Wednesday, 11 Feb – Friday, 13 Feb Class and ID Photos Fri	Saturday, 14 Feb 14	Sunday, 15 Feb 15
Monday, 16 Feb 16 Mon 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening - Te Puna Uru West Division Monday, 16 Feb 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening - Te Puna Uru West Division BHS Staffroom	Tuesday, 17 Feb 17 Boys - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Tuesday, 17 Feb – Thursday, 19 Feb Boys - 1st Xl Cricket Cup School Swimming Sports Tues 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra First Rehersal Tuesday, 17 Feb 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra First Rehersal Green Room 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening - Te Puna Raki North Division Tuesday, 17 Feb 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening - Te Puna Raki North Division BHS Staffroom	Wednesday, 18 Feb 18 Boys - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Tuesday, 17 Feb – Thursday, 19 Feb Boys - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Back up Day - School Swimming Sports Wed 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening - Te Puna Tonga South Division (Postponed until next week) Wednesday, 18 Feb 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening - Te Puna Tonga South Division (Postponed until next week) BHS Staffroom This meeting has been postponed due to the internal outage at Burnsdie High School and will now take place on Wednesday 25 Feb.	Thursday, 19 Feb 19 Boys - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Tuesday, 17 Feb – Thursday, 19 Feb Boys - 1st Xl Cricket Cup School Athletics (Postponed until tomorrow due to online learning only) Thursday, 19 Feb School Athletics (Postponed until tomorrow due to online learning only) At Burnside High School, organised by our Sports Department Thurs	Friday, 20 Feb 20 Volleyball - Mainland Champs Friday, 20 Feb – Sunday, 22 Feb Volleyball - Mainland Champs Athletics Day One (due to postponement yesterday) Friday, 20 Feb Athletics Day One (due to postponement yesterday) At Burnside High School, organised by our Sports Department. Please see the revised timetable on Schoology/Sporty. Fri	Saturday, 21 Feb 21 Volleyball - Mainland Champs Friday, 20 Feb – Sunday, 22 Feb Volleyball - Mainland Champs	Sunday, 22 Feb 22 Volleyball - Mainland Champs Friday, 20 Feb – Sunday, 22 Feb Volleyball - Mainland Champs
Monday, 23 Feb 23 Athletics Day Two Monday, 23 Feb Athletics Day Two At Burnside High School, organised by our Sports Department. This was originally a back-up date and has been used due to the postponement on Thursday 19 Feb. Mon	Tuesday, 24 Feb 24 Back up day for Athletics Tuesday, 24 Feb Back up day for Athletics At Burnside High School, organised by our Sports Department Tues 6:00 pm Year 11 NCEA Information Evening	Wednesday, 25 Feb 25 Board Meeting Wednesday, 25 Feb Board Meeting Boardroom Catch up Photos Wed 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Lincoln to Burnside Wednesday, 25 Feb 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Lincoln to Burnside Library Seminar Room 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening: Te Puna Tonga South Division Wednesday, 25 Feb 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Year 9 Parents Evening: Te Puna Tonga South Division Staffroom	Thursday, 26 Feb 26 Thurs 9:30 am – 10:25 am Visit form Cultural attache for Year 11 History and Years 9 to 13 French Thursday, 26 Feb 9:30 am – 10:25 am Visit form Cultural attache for Year 11 History and Years 9 to 13 French Aurora Centre	Friday, 27 Feb 27 Fri 9:30 am – 12:45 pm Year 11 History Trip Friday, 27 Feb 9:30 am – 12:45 pm Year 11 History Trip Kaiapoi Pa	Saturday, 28 Feb 28

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
						Sunday, 1 Mar 1
Monday, 2 Mar 2 Mon 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Year 11 History Trip Monday, 2 Mar 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Year 11 History Trip Kaiapoi Pa 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PTA General Meeting Monday, 2 Mar 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PTA General Meeting BHS Staffroom	Tuesday, 3 Mar 3 Tues 9:30 am – 12:45 pm Year 11 History Trip Tuesday, 3 Mar 9:30 am – 12:45 pm Year 11 History Trip Kaiapoi Pa 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops Tuesday, 3 Mar 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops M Block and Aurora	Wednesday, 4 Mar 4 12 Geo Mt Cook Wednesday, 4 Mar – Friday, 6 Mar 12 Geo Mt Cook Wed 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Ara Lunchtime Info Session Wednesday, 4 Mar 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Ara Lunchtime Info Session Seminar Room 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops Wednesday, 4 Mar 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops M Block/Aurora	Thursday, 5 Mar 5 12 Geo Mt Cook Wednesday, 4 Mar – Friday, 6 Mar 12 Geo Mt Cook Rowing - SISS Regatta Thursday, 5 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Rowing - SISS Regatta Thurs 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Year 13 History trip to Akaroa - Overnight Stay Thursday, 5 Mar 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Year 13 History trip to Akaroa - Overnight Stay Depart BHS Thursday 5 March at 7:30am and return Friday 6 March 4:30pm 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Bake Sale for Spirit of Adventure Thursday, 5 Mar 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Bake Sale for Spirit of Adventure The Quad Mr	Friday, 6 Mar 6 12 Geo Mt Cook Wednesday, 4 Mar – Friday, 6 Mar 12 Geo Mt Cook Rowing - SISS Regatta Thursday, 5 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Rowing - SISS Regatta Living Springs Instrumental Camp Friday, 6 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Living Springs Instrumental Camp BHS and then Living Springs Fri 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm University of Auckland Overview Presentation with Sophie Scott-Elvidge Friday, 6 Mar 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm University of Auckland Overview Presentation with Sophie Scott-Elvidge Library Seminar Room	Saturday, 7 Mar 7 Rowing - SISS Regatta Thursday, 5 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Rowing - SISS Regatta Living Springs Instrumental Camp Friday, 6 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Living Springs Instrumental Camp BHS and then Living Springs	Sunday, 8 Mar 8 Rowing - SISS Regatta Thursday, 5 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Rowing - SISS Regatta Living Springs Instrumental Camp Friday, 6 Mar – Sunday, 8 Mar Living Springs Instrumental Camp BHS and then Living Springs
Monday, 9 Mar 9 Field trip to Te Puna Wānaka and Hīkoi Monday, 9 Mar Field trip to Te Puna Wānaka and Hīkoi Year 9 classes attending: 9NCGR 9NMTR 9NLOD 9WWYT 9SRES 9WHMM 9SBWJ 9SOSC Mon	Tuesday, 10 Mar 10 Field trip to Te Puna Wānaka and Hīkoi Tuesday, 10 Mar Field trip to Te Puna Wānaka and Hīkoi Year 9 classes attending9NHDC 9SMRI 9WMDM 9SERS 9STWB 9WJRD 9WOGK Tues	Wednesday, 11 Mar 11 Field trip to Te Puna Wānaka and Hīkoi Wednesday, 11 Mar Field trip to Te Puna Wānaka and Hīkoi Year 9 classes attending9NDLS 9WEGE 9NFDA 9SSLM 9NTKB 9WRCA 9WPEC Wed 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm University of Otago - Year 13 Lunchtime Info Session	Thursday, 12 Mar 12 Thurs	Friday, 13 Mar 13 Volleyball - Canterbury Champs Friday, 13 Mar – Sunday, 15 Mar Volleyball - Canterbury Champs 12TRT/13TOU - Cancelled Friday, 13 Mar 12TRT/13TOU - Cancelled Akaroa Day Trip Tourism Field Trip Fri 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Polyfest 2026 Friday, 13 Mar 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Polyfest 2026 Hagley Park	Saturday, 14 Mar 14 Volleyball - Canterbury Champs Friday, 13 Mar – Sunday, 15 Mar Volleyball - Canterbury Champs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Magna Weekend Saturday, 14 Mar 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Magna Weekend Westburn	Sunday, 15 Mar 15 Volleyball - Canterbury Champs Friday, 13 Mar – Sunday, 15 Mar Volleyball - Canterbury Champs 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Magna Weekend Sunday, 15 Mar 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Magna Weekend Westburn
Monday, 16 Mar 16 MUC Music Solo Performance Monday, 16 Mar – Friday, 20 Mar MUC Music Solo Performance M6 Mon	Tuesday, 17 Mar 17 MUC Music Solo Performance Monday, 16 Mar – Friday, 20 Mar MUC Music Solo Performance M6 12TRT/13TOU - Back up day Tuesday, 17 Mar 12TRT/13TOU - Back up day Akaroa day trip Tourism Field Trip Canterbury Athletics Tues	Wednesday, 18 Mar 18 MUC Music Solo Performance Monday, 16 Mar – Friday, 20 Mar MUC Music Solo Performance M6 Wed 9:00 am – 9:30 am Victoria University Wellingtonfor Year 13 - Tessa Hope Wednesday, 18 Mar 9:00 am – 9:30 am Victoria University Wellingtonfor Year 13 - Tessa Hope Aurora	Thursday, 19 Mar 19 MUC Music Solo Performance Monday, 16 Mar – Friday, 20 Mar MUC Music Solo Performance M6 Thurs 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehersal Thursday, 19 Mar 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehersal Green Room	Friday, 20 Mar 20 MUC Music Solo Performance Monday, 16 Mar – Friday, 20 Mar MUC Music Solo Performance M6 Canterbury Athletics Fri	Saturday, 21 Mar 21	Sunday, 22 Mar 22
Monday, 23 Mar 23 Summer Tournament Week Monday, 23 Mar – Friday, 27 Mar Summer Tournament Week Mon	Tuesday, 24 Mar 24 Summer Tournament Week Monday, 23 Mar – Friday, 27 Mar Summer Tournament Week Girls - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Tuesday, 24 Mar – Thursday, 26 Mar Girls - 1st Xl Cricket Cup MUC Solo Catch Ups Tuesday, 24 Mar MUC Solo Catch Ups M6 Tues 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Bake Sale for Spirit of Adventure Tuesday, 24 Mar 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Bake Sale for Spirit of Adventure The Quad Mr Risbridger	Wednesday, 25 Mar 25 Summer Tournament Week Monday, 23 Mar – Friday, 27 Mar Summer Tournament Week Girls - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Tuesday, 24 Mar – Thursday, 26 Mar Girls - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Wed 8:15 am – 9:30 am Kangarou Sans Frontiere Maths Competition 9:00 am – 9:30 am University of Canterbury - Kate Pattinson Wednesday, 25 Mar 9:00 am – 9:30 am University of Canterbury - Kate Pattinson Aurora 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Board Meeting Wednesday, 25 Mar 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Board Meeting Boardroom	Thursday, 26 Mar 26 Summer Tournament Week Monday, 23 Mar – Friday, 27 Mar Summer Tournament Week Girls - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Tuesday, 24 Mar – Thursday, 26 Mar Girls - 1st Xl Cricket Cup Thurs 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Massey University Year 13 Lunchtime Info session Thursday, 26 Mar 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Massey University Year 13 Lunchtime Info session Library Seminar Room 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Years 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Conferences	Friday, 27 Mar 27 Summer Tournament Week Monday, 23 Mar – Friday, 27 Mar Summer Tournament Week South Island Athletics Friday, 27 Mar – Sunday, 29 Mar South Island Athletics Christchurch Fri 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Contemporary Music Weekend Friday, 27 Mar 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Contemporary Music Weekend Aurora Centre/M Block	Saturday, 28 Mar 28 South Island Athletics Friday, 27 Mar – Sunday, 29 Mar South Island Athletics Christchurch 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Contemporary Music Weekend Saturday, 28 Mar 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Contemporary Music Weekend Aurora Centre/M Block	Sunday, 29 Mar 29 South Island Athletics Friday, 27 Mar – Sunday, 29 Mar South Island Athletics Christchurch
Monday, 30 Mar 30 Mon 9:00 am – 2:45 pm Earth Day	Tuesday, 31 Mar 31 13 Composition Rehersals Tuesday, 31 Mar 13 Composition Rehersals M6 Tues UC Aukaha Tau 12 8:10 am – 2:30 pm 12 Biology Trip Tuesday, 31 Mar 8:10 am – 2:30 pm 12 Biology Trip Lincoln University 1:45 pm – 5:15 pm Years 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Conferences 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehearsals Tuesday, 31 Mar 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehearsals Green Room

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
		Wednesday, 1 Apr 1 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip Wed 12:45 pm – 1:35 pm Creative Arts Council Activity Wednesday, 1 Apr 12:45 pm – 1:35 pm Creative Arts Council Activity Quad 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm UC Lunchtime Info Session Wednesday, 1 Apr 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm UC Lunchtime Info Session Auroa 3:00 pm SMP End of Term Performance Wednesday, 1 Apr 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm SMP End of Term Performance M 5	Thursday, 2 Apr 2 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip Term 1 Ends Thurs	Friday, 3 Apr 3 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Saturday, 4 Apr 4 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Sunday, 5 Apr 5 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip
Monday, 6 Apr 6 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Tuesday, 7 Apr 7 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Wednesday, 8 Apr 8 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Thursday, 9 Apr 9 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Friday, 10 Apr 10 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Saturday, 11 Apr 11 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Sunday, 12 Apr 12 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip
Monday, 13 Apr 13 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Tuesday, 14 Apr 14 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Wednesday, 15 Apr 15 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Thursday, 16 Apr 16 China Study Trip Wednesday, 1 Apr – Thursday, 16 Apr China Study Trip	Friday, 17 Apr 17	Saturday, 18 Apr 18	Sunday, 19 Apr 19
Monday, 20 Apr 20 Mon Term 2 - Week 1 Week B	Tuesday, 21 Apr 21 Years 12 and 13 French and Maori Immersion Trip Tuesday, 21 Apr – Wednesday, 22 Apr Years 12 and 13 French and Maori Immersion Trip Onuku Marae Mrs Boyle Tues 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehearsal Tuesday, 21 Apr 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehearsal Green Room	Wednesday, 22 Apr 22 Years 12 and 13 French and Maori Immersion Trip Tuesday, 21 Apr – Wednesday, 22 Apr Years 12 and 13 French and Maori Immersion Trip Onuku Marae Mrs Boyle Wed Year 10 Sustainability Showcase	Thursday, 23 Apr 23 Cross Country Thurs	Friday, 24 Apr 24 Fri	Saturday, 25 Apr 25	Sunday, 26 Apr 26 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm BC Rehearsal Sunday, 26 Apr 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm BC Rehearsal Staffroom/ Boardroom/ Meeting Room
Monday, 27 Apr 27 Term 2 - Week 2 Week A	Tuesday, 28 Apr 28 12ODP Sea Kayak Trip Tuesday, 28 Apr – Thursday, 30 Apr 12ODP Sea Kayak Trip 11GEO Addington Research - Group A Tuesday, 28 Apr 11GEO Addington Research - Group A All day Geography Trip Tues 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops Tuesday, 28 Apr 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops M Block	Wednesday, 29 Apr 29 12ODP Sea Kayak Trip Tuesday, 28 Apr – Thursday, 30 Apr 12ODP Sea Kayak Trip 11GEO Addington Research - Group B Wednesday, 29 Apr 11GEO Addington Research - Group B All day Geography Trip Wed 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops Wednesday, 29 Apr 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm Chamber Music Workshops M Block 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm SMP Information Evening Wednesday, 29 Apr 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm SMP Information Evening BHS Staffroom	Thursday, 30 Apr 30 12ODP Sea Kayak Trip Tuesday, 28 Apr – Thursday, 30 Apr 12ODP Sea Kayak Trip 11GEO Addington Research - Backup Day Thurs 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Bake Sale for Spirit of Adventure Thursday, 30 Apr 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Bake Sale for Spirit of Adventure The Quad Mr Risbridger

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday, 1 Jun 1	Tuesday, 2 Jun 2 Spanish Immersion Day Term 2 - Week 7 Tues Week B 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Chamber Music Concert Tuesday, 2 Jun 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Chamber Music Concert Great Hall Art Centre 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Senior Parent Teacher Conference	Wednesday, 3 Jun 3 Back up days for 13OED Lewis Pass Tramping Trip Wednesday, 3 Jun – Friday, 5 Jun Back up days for 13OED Lewis Pass Tramping Trip SMP Jazz Performance Evening Wednesday, 3 Jun SMP Jazz Performance Evening DCCR Wed	Thursday, 4 Jun 4 Back up days for 13OED Lewis Pass Tramping Trip Wednesday, 3 Jun – Friday, 5 Jun Back up days for 13OED Lewis Pass Tramping Trip Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country Thurs UC Discovery Day 1:45 pm – 5:15 pm Senior Parent Teacher	Friday, 5 Jun 5 Back up days for 13OED Lewis Pass Tramping Trip Wednesday, 3 Jun – Friday, 5 Jun Back up days for 13OED Lewis Pass Tramping Trip Big Sing Regionals Friday, 5 Jun Big Sing Regionals Chch Town Hall Fri	Saturday, 6 Jun 6 Rockquest Regional Finals Saturday, 6 Jun Rockquest Regional Finals Ngaio Marsh	Sunday, 7 Jun 7
Monday, 8 Jun 8 Year 11 Production, Almost Maine Monday, 8 Jun – Tuesday, 9 Jun Year 11 Production, Almost Maine M3 Mon Term 2 - Week 8 Week A	Tuesday, 9 Jun 9 Year 11 Production, Almost Maine Monday, 8 Jun – Tuesday, 9 Jun Year 11 Production, Almost Maine M3 Chamber Music District Contest Tuesday, 9 Jun – Thursday, 11 Jun Chamber Music District Contest The Piano 11,12,13 Composition Workshops Tuesday, 9 Jun – Wednesday, 10 Jun 11,12,13 Composition Workshops M6 Ashburton College Sports Exchange Tuesday, 9 Jun Ashburton College Sports Exchange Ashburton College Teams travel by bus to Ashburton College for the day. Led by our Sports Sports Office. Tues	Wednesday, 10 Jun 10 Chamber Music District Contest Tuesday, 9 Jun – Thursday, 11 Jun Chamber Music District Contest The Piano 11,12,13 Composition Workshops Tuesday, 9 Jun – Wednesday, 10 Jun 11,12,13 Composition Workshops M6 Wed	Thursday, 11 Jun 11 Chamber Music District Contest Tuesday, 9 Jun – Thursday, 11 Jun Chamber Music District Contest The Piano Thurs 8:30 am – 12:45 pm Spec Moderation	Friday, 12 Jun 12 Fri	Saturday, 13 Jun 13 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SMP 30 Orchestra Rehearsal	Sunday, 14 Jun 14
Monday, 15 Jun 15 JazzQuest Combo Competition Monday, 15 Jun – Friday, 19 Jun JazzQuest Combo Competition ARA and The Piano Mon Term 2 - Week 9 Week B 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm CLT Meeting Monday, 15 Jun 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm CLT Meeting Boardroom	Tuesday, 16 Jun 16 JazzQuest Combo Competition Monday, 15 Jun – Friday, 19 Jun JazzQuest Combo Competition ARA and The Piano Tues 8:15 am – 2:45 pm 11TRT/12TOU Tourism Customer Service Course Tuesday, 16 Jun 8:15 am – 2:45 pm 11TRT/12TOU Tourism Customer Service Course BHS	Wednesday, 17 Jun 17 JazzQuest Combo Competition Monday, 15 Jun – Friday, 19 Jun JazzQuest Combo Competition ARA and The Piano Wed 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Rainbow Club Bake Sale Wednesday, 17 Jun 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Rainbow Club Bake Sale Quad	Thursday, 18 Jun 18 JazzQuest Combo Competition Monday, 15 Jun – Friday, 19 Jun JazzQuest Combo Competition ARA and The Piano Thurs 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm SMP Orchestra Rehearsal Thursday, 18 Jun 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm SMP Orchestra Rehearsal Green Room	Friday, 19 Jun 19 JazzQuest Combo Competition Monday, 15 Jun – Friday, 19 Jun JazzQuest Combo Competition ARA and The Piano Fri Gala Concert SMP Anniversary Orchestra and Big Band Friday, 19 Jun SMP Anniversary Orchestra and Big Band BHS	Saturday, 20 Jun 20 New Zealand Schools' Cross Country Championships Saturday, 20 Jun – Sunday, 21 Jun New Zealand Schools' Cross Country Championships Wellington SMP 30 Celebration Concert Saturday, 20 Jun SMP 30 Celebration Concert Aurora Centre	Sunday, 21 Jun 21 New Zealand Schools' Cross Country Championships Saturday, 20 Jun – Sunday, 21 Jun New Zealand Schools' Cross Country Championships Wellington
Monday, 22 Jun 22 Mon Term 2 - Week 10 Week A	Tuesday, 23 Jun 23 Northwest Festival Tuesday, 23 Jun Northwest Festival Aurora Tues 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Northwest Festival Rehearsals Tuesday, 23 Jun 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Northwest Festival Rehearsals Aurora Centre and M Block	Wednesday, 24 Jun 24 Wed 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Northwest Festival Rehearsals Wednesday, 24 Jun 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Northwest Festival Rehearsals Aurora Centre 6:15 pm Northwest Festival Wednesday, 24 Jun 6:15 pm – 6:15 pm Northwest Festival Aurora	Thursday, 25 Jun 25 Northwest Festival Thursday, 25 Jun Northwest Festival Aurora Thurs 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Northwest Festival Rehearsals Thursday, 25 Jun 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Northwest Festival Rehearsals Auora	Friday, 26 Jun 26 Fri	Saturday, 27 Jun 27 Chamber Music Regional Final Saturday, 27 Jun Chamber Music Regional Final The Piano	Sunday, 28 Jun 28
Monday, 29 Jun 29 NCEA MUO and Cambridge GCSE/AS/A Level Solo Performance Exams Monday, 29 Jun 8:30 am – Friday, 3 Jul 2:40 pm 8:30 am – 2:40 pm NCEA MUO and Cambridge GCSE/AS/A Level Solo Performance Exams Green Room 11,12,13 Composition Performances Monday, 29 Jun 11,12,13 Composition Performances Aurora Mon Term 2 - Week 11 Week B	Tuesday, 30 Jun 30 NCEA MUO and Cambridge GCSE/AS/A Level Solo Performance Exams Monday, 29 Jun 8:30 am – Friday, 3 Jul 2:40 pm 8:30 am – 2:40 pm NCEA MUO and Cambridge GCSE/AS/A Level Solo Performance Exams Green Room Assemblies for all year levels Tues

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
					Saturday, 1 Aug 1 Chamber Music National Final Saturday, 1 Aug Chamber Music National Final The Piano	Sunday, 2 Aug 2 Dance NZ Made Sunday, 2 Aug Dance NZ Made Cashmere High School
Monday, 3 Aug 3 13 Geo Queenstown Monday, 3 Aug – Friday, 7 Aug 13 Geo Queenstown Dance NZ Made Teams Monday, 3 Aug Dance NZ Made Teams James Hay Theatre Mon Term 3 - Week 3 Week A	Tuesday, 4 Aug 4 13 Geo Queenstown Monday, 3 Aug – Friday, 7 Aug 13 Geo Queenstown Tues	Wednesday, 5 Aug 5 13 Geo Queenstown Monday, 3 Aug – Friday, 7 Aug 13 Geo Queenstown Wed	Thursday, 6 Aug 6 13 Geo Queenstown Monday, 3 Aug – Friday, 7 Aug 13 Geo Queenstown Thurs	Friday, 7 Aug 7 13 Geo Queenstown Monday, 3 Aug – Friday, 7 Aug 13 Geo Queenstown Fri	Saturday, 8 Aug 8 NZCAF Hip Hop Regionals Saturday, 8 Aug NZCAF Hip Hop Regionals Rangi Ruru College	Sunday, 9 Aug 9
Monday, 10 Aug 10 Year 13 Production - The Outsiders Monday, 10 Aug – Tuesday, 11 Aug Year 13 Production - The Outsiders Aurora Mon Term 3 - Week 4 Week B	Tuesday, 11 Aug 11 Year 13 Production - The Outsiders Monday, 10 Aug – Tuesday, 11 Aug Year 13 Production - The Outsiders Aurora Tues	Wednesday, 12 Aug 12 Wed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Ara - Lunchtime Info and Course Selection Wednesday, 12 Aug 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Ara - Lunchtime Info and Course Selection Library Seminar Room 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm SMP Recital Wednesday, 12 Aug 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm SMP Recital St Mary's Cathedral MC	Thursday, 13 Aug 13 Sports and Cultural Photos Thurs	Friday, 14 Aug 14 Fri	Saturday, 15 Aug 15	Sunday, 16 Aug 16
Monday, 17 Aug 17 Mon Term 3 - Week 5 Week A	Tuesday, 18 Aug 18 Sing South Tuesday, 18 Aug Sing South Transitional Cathedral Tues	Wednesday, 19 Aug 19 Wed 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CSO Composing Recording Session Wednesday, 19 Aug 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CSO Composing Recording Session The Chamber	Thursday, 20 Aug 20 Big Sing Cadenza Thursday, 20 Aug – Sunday, 23 Aug Big Sing Cadenza Timaru Instrumental Showcase Thursday, 20 Aug Instrumental Showcase Aurora Prepare for Instrumental Showcase Thursday, 20 Aug Prepare for Instrumental Showcase Aurora Thurs	Friday, 21 Aug 21 Big Sing Cadenza Thursday, 20 Aug – Sunday, 23 Aug Big Sing Cadenza Timaru Fri	Saturday, 22 Aug 22 Big Sing Cadenza Thursday, 20 Aug – Sunday, 23 Aug Big Sing Cadenza Timaru 7:00 pm Year 12 Formal Saturday, 22 Aug 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm Year 12 Formal Addington Events Centre	Sunday, 23 Aug 23 Big Sing Cadenza Thursday, 20 Aug – Sunday, 23 Aug Big Sing Cadenza Timaru
Monday, 24 Aug 24 Mon Term 3 - Week 6 Week B	Tuesday, 25 Aug 25 Aurora Festival Tuesday, 25 Aug Aurora Festival Aurora Centre Tues	Wednesday, 26 Aug 26 Aurora Festival Wednesday, 26 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Aurora Festival Aurora Centre Wed	Thursday, 27 Aug 27 Aurora Festival Wednesday, 26 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Aurora Festival Aurora Centre Big Sing Finale Thursday, 27 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Big Sing Finale Christchurch Town Hall Thurs	Friday, 28 Aug 28 Aurora Festival Wednesday, 26 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Aurora Festival Aurora Centre Big Sing Finale Thursday, 27 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Big Sing Finale Christchurch Town Hall Fri UC Open Day	Saturday, 29 Aug 29 Aurora Festival Wednesday, 26 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Aurora Festival Aurora Centre Big Sing Finale Thursday, 27 Aug – Saturday, 29 Aug Big Sing Finale Christchurch Town Hall	Sunday, 30 Aug 30
Monday, 31 Aug 31 Winter Tournamnet Week Monday, 31 Aug – Friday, 4 Sep Winter Tournamnet Week Mon Term 3 - Week 7 Week A 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Massed Choir Monday, 31 Aug 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Massed Choir Green Room

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	Tuesday, 1 Sep 1 Winter Tournamnet Week Monday, 31 Aug – Friday, 4 Sep Winter Tournamnet Week SMP Showcase Tuesday, 1 Sep SMP Showcase Great Hall Arts Centre Tues	Wednesday, 2 Sep 2 Winter Tournamnet Week Monday, 31 Aug – Friday, 4 Sep Winter Tournamnet Week Assemblies for all year levels Wed	Thursday, 3 Sep 3 Winter Tournamnet Week Monday, 31 Aug – Friday, 4 Sep Winter Tournamnet Week Thurs	Friday, 4 Sep 4 Winter Tournamnet Week Monday, 31 Aug – Friday, 4 Sep Winter Tournamnet Week Fri Massed Choir Rehearsal Friday, 4 Sep Massed Choir Rehearsal Green Room Lunchtime and after school	Saturday, 5 Sep 5 SMP Voice Recital Saturday, 5 Sep – Sunday, 6 Sep SMP Voice Recital UC	Sunday, 6 Sep 6 SMP Voice Recital Saturday, 5 Sep – Sunday, 6 Sep SMP Voice Recital UC
Monday, 7 Sep 7 Mon Term 3 - Week 8 Week B 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PTA Meeting Monday, 7 Sep 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PTA Meeting BHS Staffroom	Tuesday, 8 Sep 8 Tues	Wednesday, 9 Sep 9 Wed	Thursday, 10 Sep 10 Thurs	Friday, 11 Sep 11 Fri	Saturday, 12 Sep 12	Sunday, 13 Sep 13
Monday, 14 Sep 14 Senior Exams Monday, 14 Sep – Wednesday, 16 Sep Senior Exams Mon Term 3 - Week 9 Week - A	Tuesday, 15 Sep 15 Senior Exams Monday, 14 Sep – Wednesday, 16 Sep Senior Exams Tues	Wednesday, 16 Sep 16 Senior Exams Monday, 14 Sep – Wednesday, 16 Sep Senior Exams Wed	Thursday, 17 Sep 17 Thurs	Friday, 18 Sep 18 Fri NZCAF Hip Hop Nationals Friday, 18 Sep NZCAF Hip Hop Nationals Dunedin Regent Theatre Year 11 and 12 SMP Solo Recitals Friday, 18 Sep Year 11 and 12 SMP Solo Recitals The Chamber, The Piano	Saturday, 19 Sep 19 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm Year 13 Formal Saturday, 19 Sep 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm Year 13 Formal Te Pae	Sunday, 20 Sep 20 SMP Jazz Gala Sunday, 20 Sep SMP Jazz Gala Fat Eddies
Monday, 21 Sep 21 Contemporary Showcases Monday, 21 Sep – Tuesday, 22 Sep Contemporary Showcases Sydenham Underpass 11TRT/12TOU - Hanmer Day Trip Monday, 21 Sep 11TRT/12TOU - Hanmer Day Trip Tourism Class Field Trip Mon Term 3 - Week 10 Week B	Tuesday, 22 Sep 22 Contemporary Showcases Monday, 21 Sep – Tuesday, 22 Sep Contemporary Showcases Sydenham Underpass Back up day - 11TRT/12TOU - Hanmer Day Trip Tuesday, 22 Sep Back up day - 11TRT/12TOU - Hanmer Day Trip Tourism Field Trip Tues	Wednesday, 23 Sep 23 Wed 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Massed Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, 23 Sep 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Massed Choir Rehearsal Green Room	Thursday, 24 Sep 24 Scholarship and Cambridge A Level only Recitals Thursday, 24 Sep Scholarship and Cambridge A Level only Recitals The Chamber Thurs	Friday, 25 Sep 25 Fri	Saturday, 26 Sep 26	Sunday, 27 Sep 27
Monday, 28 Sep 28	Tuesday, 29 Sep 29	Wednesday, 30 Sep 30

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
						Sunday, 1 Nov 1
Monday, 2 Nov 2 Mon Term 4 - Week 4 Week B 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm 9483/13 Year 12 AS Music Listening - (2 hours) 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PTA Meeting Monday, 2 Nov 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm PTA Meeting Staffroom	Tuesday, 3 Nov 3 Tues Year 11 and 12 prizegiving rehearsals 8:30 am – 10:15 am Year 13 Final Assembly	Wednesday, 4 Nov 4 Wed Years 11 and 12 Prizegiving	Thursday, 5 Nov 5 Thurs	Friday, 6 Nov 6 Fri	Saturday, 7 Nov 7	Sunday, 8 Nov 8
Monday, 9 Nov 9 Mon Term 4 - Week 5 Week A	Tuesday, 10 Nov 10 Tues	Wednesday, 11 Nov 11 Wed	Thursday, 12 Nov 12 Thurs	Friday, 13 Nov 13 Fri	Saturday, 14 Nov 14	Sunday, 15 Nov 15
Monday, 16 Nov 16 Junior Tournament Week Monday, 16 Nov – Friday, 20 Nov Junior Tournament Week Mon Term 4 - Week 6 Week B	Tuesday, 17 Nov 17 Junior Tournament Week Monday, 16 Nov – Friday, 20 Nov Junior Tournament Week Tues	Wednesday, 18 Nov 18 Junior Tournament Week Monday, 16 Nov – Friday, 20 Nov Junior Tournament Week Wed	Thursday, 19 Nov 19 Junior Tournament Week Monday, 16 Nov – Friday, 20 Nov Junior Tournament Week Thurs 8:15 am – 2:40 pm Assemblies for all year levels Thursday, 19 Nov 8:15 am – 2:40 pm Assemblies for all year levels Aurora	Friday, 20 Nov 20 Junior Tournament Week Monday, 16 Nov – Friday, 20 Nov Junior Tournament Week Fri	Saturday, 21 Nov 21	Sunday, 22 Nov 22
Monday, 23 Nov 23 Mon Term 4 - Week 7 Week A	Tuesday, 24 Nov 24 Tues	Wednesday, 25 Nov 25 Wed	Thursday, 26 Nov 26 Pasifika Awards Thurs	Friday, 27 Nov 27 Fri	Saturday, 28 Nov 28	Sunday, 29 Nov 29
Monday, 30 Nov 30 Mon Sign out Day Term 4 - Week 8 Week B

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	Tuesday, 1 Dec 1 Tues	Wednesday, 2 Dec 2 Wed 2:45 pm Technology Fair 2:45 pm Year 10 Art Folio Exhibition	Thursday, 3 Dec 3 Thurs Year 9 Top Team Day	Friday, 4 Dec 4 Fri	Saturday, 5 Dec 5	Sunday, 6 Dec 6
Monday, 7 Dec 7 Mon Term 4 - Week 9 Week A	Tuesday, 8 Dec 8 Tues	Wednesday, 9 Dec 9 Wed	Thursday, 10 Dec 10 End of term 4 Prizegiving Year 10 Prizegving Year 9 Thurs	Friday, 11 Dec 11 New Zealand Secondary Schools' Track, Field and Road Race Friday, 11 Dec – Sunday, 13 Dec New Zealand Secondary Schools' Track, Field and Road Race Wanganui	Saturday, 12 Dec 12 New Zealand Secondary Schools' Track, Field and Road Race Friday, 11 Dec – Sunday, 13 Dec New Zealand Secondary Schools' Track, Field and Road Race Wanganui	Sunday, 13 Dec 13 New Zealand Secondary Schools' Track, Field and Road Race Friday, 11 Dec – Sunday, 13 Dec New Zealand Secondary Schools' Track, Field and Road Race Wanganui
Monday, 14 Dec 14	Tuesday, 15 Dec 15	Wednesday, 16 Dec 16	Thursday, 17 Dec 17	Friday, 18 Dec 18	Saturday, 19 Dec 19	Sunday, 20 Dec 20
Monday, 21 Dec 21	Tuesday, 22 Dec 22	Wednesday, 23 Dec 23	Thursday, 24 Dec 24	Friday, 25 Dec 25	Saturday, 26 Dec 26	Sunday, 27 Dec 27
Monday, 28 Dec 28	Tuesday, 29 Dec 29	Wednesday, 30 Dec 30	Thursday, 31 Dec 31

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
				Friday, 1 Jan 1	Saturday, 2 Jan 2	Sunday, 3 Jan 3
Monday, 4 Jan 4	Tuesday, 5 Jan 5	Wednesday, 6 Jan 6	Thursday, 7 Jan 7	Friday, 8 Jan 8	Saturday, 9 Jan 9	Sunday, 10 Jan 10
Monday, 11 Jan 11	Tuesday, 12 Jan 12	Wednesday, 13 Jan 13	Thursday, 14 Jan 14	Friday, 15 Jan 15	Saturday, 16 Jan 16	Sunday, 17 Jan 17
Monday, 18 Jan 18	Tuesday, 19 Jan 19	Wednesday, 20 Jan 20	Thursday, 21 Jan 21	Friday, 22 Jan 22	Saturday, 23 Jan 23	Sunday, 24 Jan 24
Monday, 25 Jan 25	Tuesday, 26 Jan 26	Wednesday, 27 Jan 27	Thursday, 28 Jan 28	Friday, 29 Jan 29	Saturday, 30 Jan 30	Sunday, 31 Jan 31

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday, 1 Feb 1	Tuesday, 2 Feb 2	Wednesday, 3 Feb 3	Thursday, 4 Feb 4	Friday, 5 Feb 5	Saturday, 6 Feb 6	Sunday, 7 Feb 7
Monday, 8 Feb 8	Tuesday, 9 Feb 9	Wednesday, 10 Feb 10	Thursday, 11 Feb 11	Friday, 12 Feb 12	Saturday, 13 Feb 13	Sunday, 14 Feb 14
Monday, 15 Feb 15	Tuesday, 16 Feb 16	Wednesday, 17 Feb 17	Thursday, 18 Feb 18	Friday, 19 Feb 19	Saturday, 20 Feb 20	Sunday, 21 Feb 21
Monday, 22 Feb 22	Tuesday, 23 Feb 23	Wednesday, 24 Feb 24	Thursday, 25 Feb 25	Friday, 26 Feb 26	Saturday, 27 Feb 27	Sunday, 28 Feb 28

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday, 1 Mar 1	Tuesday, 2 Mar 2	Wednesday, 3 Mar 3	Thursday, 4 Mar 4	Friday, 5 Mar 5	Saturday, 6 Mar 6	Sunday, 7 Mar 7
Monday, 8 Mar 8	Tuesday, 9 Mar 9	Wednesday, 10 Mar 10	Thursday, 11 Mar 11	Friday, 12 Mar 12	Saturday, 13 Mar 13	Sunday, 14 Mar 14
Monday, 15 Mar 15	Tuesday, 16 Mar 16	Wednesday, 17 Mar 17	Thursday, 18 Mar 18	Friday, 19 Mar 19	Saturday, 20 Mar 20	Sunday, 21 Mar 21
Monday, 22 Mar 22	Tuesday, 23 Mar 23	Wednesday, 24 Mar 24	Thursday, 25 Mar 25	Friday, 26 Mar 26	Saturday, 27 Mar 27	Sunday, 28 Mar 28
Monday, 29 Mar 29	Tuesday, 30 Mar 30	Wednesday, 31 Mar 31

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
			Thursday, 1 Apr 1	Friday, 2 Apr 2	Saturday, 3 Apr 3	Sunday, 4 Apr 4
Monday, 5 Apr 5	Tuesday, 6 Apr 6	Wednesday, 7 Apr 7	Thursday, 8 Apr 8	Friday, 9 Apr 9	Saturday, 10 Apr 10	Sunday, 11 Apr 11
Monday, 12 Apr 12	Tuesday, 13 Apr 13	Wednesday, 14 Apr 14	Thursday, 15 Apr 15	Friday, 16 Apr 16	Saturday, 17 Apr 17	Sunday, 18 Apr 18
Monday, 19 Apr 19	Tuesday, 20 Apr 20	Wednesday, 21 Apr 21	Thursday, 22 Apr 22	Friday, 23 Apr 23	Saturday, 24 Apr 24	Sunday, 25 Apr 25
Monday, 26 Apr 26	Tuesday, 27 Apr 27	Wednesday, 28 Apr 28	Thursday, 29 Apr 29	Friday, 30 Apr 30

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
					Saturday, 1 May 1	Sunday, 2 May 2
Monday, 3 May 3	Tuesday, 4 May 4	Wednesday, 5 May 5	Thursday, 6 May 6	Friday, 7 May 7	Saturday, 8 May 8	Sunday, 9 May 9
Monday, 10 May 10	Tuesday, 11 May 11	Wednesday, 12 May 12	Thursday, 13 May 13	Friday, 14 May 14	Saturday, 15 May 15	Sunday, 16 May 16
Monday, 17 May 17	Tuesday, 18 May 18	Wednesday, 19 May 19	Thursday, 20 May 20	Friday, 21 May 21	Saturday, 22 May 22	Sunday, 23 May 23
Monday, 24 May 24	Tuesday, 25 May 25	Wednesday, 26 May 26	Thursday, 27 May 27	Friday, 28 May 28	Saturday, 29 May 29	Sunday, 30 May 30
Monday, 31 May 31

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