Holiday Newsletter
2026 Term Dates
The Board of Trustees have determined the school dates for 2026:
2026 Term Dates
Class Dates
Term 1
Monday 2 February - Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October - Friday 18 December
Curriculum Days
There will be 4 Curriculum Days in 2026 provided by the Ministry of Education to allow us to complete Maths professional development
Public Holidays during term time
Friday 6 February - Waitangi Day
Monday 27 April - ANZAC Day
Monday 1 June - Kings Birthday
Monday 26 October - Labour Day
Friday 13 November - Canterbury Anniversary
Deputy Principal Resignation
Dear Parents,
Sue Wakefield has resigned her position as a teacher and the role of Deputy Principal at Tinwald School. Her last day was Monday 8th September. Sue has worked at Tinwald for 10 years and in that time held a number of roles. The school would like to thank her for her many countless hours of teaching, leading and being a central part of the staff. We wish her all the best for her next endeavors.
Peter Livingstone
Principal