The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) school holidays for 2018 have been announced, providing parents and students with the opportunity to plan vacations and activities ahead of time. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need about the ACT school holidays 2018 calendar.
Term Dates
The ACT school term dates for 2018 are as follows:
- Term 1: Monday, 5 February - Friday, 13 April
- Term 2: Monday, 30 April - Friday, 6 July
- Term 3: Monday, 23 July - Friday, 28 September
- Term 4: Monday, 15 October - Friday, 21 December
The term dates are standardized across all ACT government schools, giving parents and students a clear understanding of when school is in session.
Public Holidays
The ACT observes certain public holidays throughout the year that may affect school schedules. The public holidays in 2018 are:
- New Year's Day: Monday, 1 January
- Australia Day: Friday, 26 January
- Canberra Day: Monday, 12 March
- Good Friday: Friday, 30 March
- Easter Monday: Monday, 2 April
- Anzac Day: Wednesday, 25 April
- Queen's Birthday: Monday, 11 June
- Labour Day: Monday, 1 October
- Christmas Day: Tuesday, 25 December
- Boxing Day: Wednesday, 26 December
Note that if a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday. This may impact the timing of school holidays and breaks.
Student Free Days
Throughout the school year, there are also designated student free days when teachers and staff attend professional development sessions or undertake other duties. The student free days for 2018 are:
- Term 1: Monday, 5 February and Tuesday, 6 February
- Term 2: Tuesday, 1 May and Wednesday, 2 May
- Term 3: Friday, 27 July and Monday, 30 July
- Term 4: Monday, 22 October and Tuesday, 23 October
Parents and students should be aware of these student free days when planning holidays or other activities.
ACT School Holidays
The school holidays in the ACT are divided into four breaks throughout the year:
- Summer Holidays: Monday, 22 December 2017 - Friday, 2 February 2018
- Autumn Holidays: Monday, 16 April - Friday, 27 April
- Winter Holidays: Monday, 9 July - Friday, 20 July
- Spring Holidays: Monday, 1 October - Friday, 12 October
The summer holidays are the longest break of the year, providing students with six weeks of vacation time. The autumn, winter, and spring holidays are each two weeks long.
Planning for School Holidays
With the ACT school holidays 2018 calendar in hand, parents and students can plan for vacations, activities, and other events. By understanding the term dates, public holidays, student free days, and school holiday breaks, families can make the most of their time together and ensure that everyone is prepared for the upcoming school year.
Conclusion
The ACT school holidays 2018 calendar provides important information for parents and students to plan their year ahead. With term dates, public holidays, student free days, and school holiday breaks all clearly defined, families can make the most of their time together and ensure that everyone is prepared for the upcoming school year.
