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Term 3 2026
The third and final term of the 2026 academic year at The Ridge Preparatory School starts on Wednesday, 9 September and ends on Thursday, 3 December. This is when students complete their final assessments and wrap up the school year.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- attend school during the scheduled dates
- Closes
- 3 December 2026
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Term 3 Start: Wednesday 9th September Close: Thursday 3rd December
Heritage Day 2026
A public holiday observed on Thursday, 24 September 2026, celebrating South Africa's cultural heritage.
- Who it is for
- all members of the public in South Africa
- How to act on it
- observe the holiday as a non-working day
- Closes
- 24 September 2026
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Public Holidays Heritage Day: Thursday 24 th September
Term 1 2026
The first term of the 2026 academic year at The Ridge Preparatory School starts on Wednesday, 14 January and ends on Wednesday, 1 April. This is when students attend classes and engage in academic and extracurricular activities.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- attend school during the scheduled dates
- Closes
- 1 April 2026
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Term 1 Start: Wednesday 14 th January Close: Wednesday 1 st April
Half Term Break 2 2026
A mid-term break from Friday, 26 June until Monday, 6 July, providing a pause between Term 2 and Term 3.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- take time off from school during the break
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Half Term Close: Friday 26 th June Open: Monday 6 th July
School Holiday 1 2026
A school holiday on Monday, 15 June 2026, which falls before Youth Day and is observed by the school.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- take time off from school during the holiday
- Closes
- 15 June 2026
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School Holiday: Monday 15 th June
Half Term Break 1 2026
A mid-term break from Thursday, 19 February at 12h00 until Tuesday, 24 February, allowing students and staff time off between Term 1 and Term 2.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- take time off from school during the break
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Half Term Close: Thursday 19th February (12h00) Return: Tuesday 24th February
Term 2 2026
The second term of the 2026 academic year at The Ridge Preparatory School starts on Tuesday, 5 May and ends on Friday, 7 August. This is when students continue their studies and participate in school activities.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- attend school during the scheduled dates
- Closes
- 7 August 2026
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Term 2 Start: Tuesday 5 th May Close: Friday 7 th August
Half Term Break 3 2026
A mid-year break from Thursday, 22 October at 12h00 until Wednesday, 28 October, occurring before the final term.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- take time off from school during the break
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Half Term Close: Thursday 22nd October (12h00) Open: Wednesday 28th October
School Holiday 2 2026
A school holiday on Friday, 25 September 2026, following Heritage Day and observed by the school.
- Who it is for
- students at The Ridge Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- take time off from school during the holiday
- Closes
- 25 September 2026
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School Holiday: Friday 25 th September
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Key Takeaways
- Organisation: The Ridge School
- Term 1 2026: Start Wednesday 14 January; Close Wednesday 1 April
- Term 2 2026: Start Tuesday 5 May; Close Friday 7 August
- Term 3 2026: Start Wednesday 9 September; Close Thursday 3 December
- Half term 2026: Close Thursday 19 February (12h00); Return Tuesday 24 February
- Half term 2026: Close Friday 26 June; Open Monday 6 July
- Half term 2026: Close Thursday 22 October (12h00); Open Wednesday 28 October
- Public holiday: Youth Day Tuesday 16 June
- Public holiday: Heritage Day Thursday 24 September
- School holiday: Monday 15 June; Friday 25 September
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