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CORDWALLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL notice

CORDWALLES PREPARATORY SCHOOLRef: https://cordwalles.co.za/term-dates/

Official source

Source domain: cordwalles.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document outlines the academic term dates for Cordwalles Preparatory School for the year 2026, including start and end dates for each term, staff return dates, boarder arrival dates, mid-term breaks, public holidays, and school days. It also notes that the school's calendar aligns with government term dates for each term.

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school holidayOpen

Mid-Term Break Term 4 2026

A mid-term break is scheduled from Thursday, 29 October to Monday, 2 November 2026. School resumes on Tuesday morning after the break.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; the break occurs automatically as per the calendar.
Closes
2 November 2026
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Mid-Term: Thursday 29 October – Monday 02 November
academic termOpen

Academic Term 4 2026

The fourth academic term at Cordwalles Preparatory School runs from 7 October to 27 November 2026. The term starts on Wednesday, 7 October, following boarder return on Tuesday, 6 October.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff, boarders
How to act on it
No action required; the term begins automatically on 7 October 2026 according to the published calendar.
Closes
27 November 2026
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TERM 4 07 OCT - 27 NOV
public holiday (school day)Closed

Youth Day 2026 (School Day)

Youth Day is observed on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. It is a public holiday but schools remain open.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; school operates normally on this day.
Closes
16 June 2026
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Public Holiday (School Day): Tuesday 16 June (Youth Day)
academic termClosed

Academic Term 1 2026

The first academic term at Cordwalles Preparatory School runs from 14 January to 27 March 2026. Students begin school on Wednesday, 14 January, following staff return on Monday, 12 January, and boarders' arrival on Tuesday, 13 January.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff, boarders
How to act on it
No action required; the term begins automatically on 14 January 2026 according to the published calendar.
Closes
27 March 2026
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TERM 1 14 JAN - 27 MAR
academic termClosed

Academic Term 3 2026

The third academic term at Cordwalles Preparatory School runs from 21 July to 23 September 2026. The term starts on Tuesday, 21 July, following staff and boarder return on Monday, 20 July.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff, boarders
How to act on it
No action required; the term begins automatically on 21 July 2026 according to the published calendar.
Closes
23 September 2026
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TERM 3 21 JUL - 23 SEP
public holiday periodClosed

Easter Weekend 2026

Easter weekend is observed from Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April 2026. This period includes public holidays and school closure.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; the break occurs automatically as per the calendar.
Closes
6 April 2026
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Easter Weekend: Friday 03 April – Monday 06 April
academic termClosed

Academic Term 2 2026

The second academic term at Cordwalles Preparatory School runs from 21 April to 26 June 2026. The term starts on Tuesday, 21 April, following staff and boarder return on Tuesday, 22 April.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff, boarders
How to act on it
No action required; the term begins automatically on 21 April 2026 according to the published calendar.
Closes
26 June 2026
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TERM 2 21 APR - 26 JUN
school holidayClosed

Mid-Term Break Term 3 2026

A mid-term break is scheduled from Thursday, 20 August to Monday, 24 August 2026. School resumes on Tuesday morning after the break.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; the break occurs automatically as per the calendar.
Closes
24 August 2026
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Mid-Term: Thursday 20 August – Monday 24 August
public holiday (school closed)Closed

Workers Day 2026 (School Closed)

Workers Day is observed on Friday, 1 May 2026. It is a public holiday and schools are closed.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; school is closed on this day.
Closes
1 May 2026
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Public Holiday (School Closed): Friday 01 May (Workers Day)
public holiday (school day)Closed

Freedom Day 2026 (School Day)

Freedom Day is observed on Monday, 27 April 2026. It is a public holiday but schools remain open.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; school operates normally on this day.
Closes
27 April 2026
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Public Holiday (School Day): Monday 27 April (Freedom Day)
school holidayClosed

Mid-Term Break Term 1 2026

A mid-term break is scheduled from Thursday, 19 February to Monday, 23 February 2026. School resumes on Tuesday morning after the break.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; the break occurs automatically as per the calendar.
Closes
23 February 2026
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Mid-Term: Thursday 19 February – Monday 23 February
school holidayClosed

Mid-Term Break Term 2 2026

A mid-term break is scheduled from Thursday, 21 May to Monday, 25 May 2026. School resumes on Tuesday morning after the break.

Who it is for
students at Cordwalles Preparatory School, parents, staff
How to act on it
No action required; the break occurs automatically as per the calendar.
Closes
25 May 2026
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Mid-Term: Thursday 21 May – Monday 25 May

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality

Reference

https://cordwalles.co.za/term-dates/

Key Takeaways

  • TERM DATES 2026
  • TERM 1: 14 JAN - 27 MAR
  • TERM 2: 21 APR - 26 JUN
  • TERM 3: 21 JUL - 23 SEP
  • TERM 4: 07 OCT - 27 NOV
  • Staff Return: Monday 12 January
  • Boarders & New Boys: Tuesday 13 January
  • School Starts: Wednesday 14 January
  • Mid-Term: Thursday 19 February – Monday 23 February
  • Easter Weekend: Friday 03 April – Monday 06 April
  • Government Term 1 Dates: Wednesday 14 January – Friday 27 March
  • Public Holiday (School Day): Monday 27 April (Freedom Day)
  • Public Holiday (School Closed): Friday 01 May (Workers Day)
  • Public Holiday (School Day): Tuesday 16 June (Youth Day)
  • Boarders & Staff Return: Monday 20 July
  • Mid-Term: Thursday 20 August – Monday 24 August
  • Boarders Return: Tuesday 06 October
  • Term Ends (Junior Primary & Inky): Thursday 26 November
  • Term Ends (Senior Primary): Friday 27 November
  • Government Term 4 Dates: Tuesday 06 October – Friday 11 December
  • Cordwalles Preparatory School
  • Pietermaritzburg
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • South Africa