Term dates can vary according to each school’s requirements due to Professional Learning Days scheduled locally.
Below is an indicative time frame outlined by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.
School term dates and holidays are generally the same as government schools but please contact the school for specific term dates.

Key Dates for 2025
Year 7 2025 starts New students Years 8-12 orientation morning |
Tuesday, 4 February |
All students return | Wednesday, 5 February |
Year 7 Swim School | Tuesday, 11 February |
College Swimming Carnival | Tuesday, 18 February |
Year 12 Retreat | Monday, 24 February to Wednesday, 26 February |
Last Day of Term 1 | Friday, 11 April |
Term Dates
2025 | 2026 | ||
Term 1 |
Friday, 31 January* to Friday, 11 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 27 January* to Thursday, 02 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 |
Monday, 28 April* to Friday, 04 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 | Monday, 20 April* to Friday, 03 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 3 | Monday, 21 July* to Friday, 26 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 20 July* to Friday, 25 September |
Term 4 | Monday, 13 October to Friday, 19 December (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
Term 4 |
Monday, 12 October* to Thursday, 17 December* (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
*In 2025, each school in the Diocese of Parramatta will have 9 pupil free days allocated for staff professional learning. Please check with the school, as these dates can vary from school to school.
NSW Public Holidays
2025 | 2026 | |
New Year’s Day | Wednesday, 01 January | Thursday, 01 January |
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
Australia Day | Monday, 27 January | Monday, 26 January |
Good Friday | Friday, 18 April | Friday, 03 April |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 19 April | Saturday, 04 April |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 20 April | Sunday, 05 April |
Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April | Monday, 06 April |
Anzac Day | Friday, 25 April | Saturday, 25 April |
King's Birthday | Monday, 09 June | Monday, 8 June |
Labour Day | Monday, 06 October | Monday, 05 October |
Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December | Friday, 25 December |
Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December | Saturday, 26 December |
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | - | Monday, 28 December |
Upcoming Events View full calendar
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09
Jun 2025
Yr 11 Construction Work placement
Yr 11 Hospitality Work placement
Yr 11 Primary Industries Work placement
Design and Technology Workshop - FORA
09 Jun 2025 03:00 PM - 09 Jun 2025 04:30 PM
Design and Technology Workshop - FORA
at St Columba's Catholic College, 168 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood NSW 2777, Australia
09 Jun 2025 03:00 PM - 09 Jun 2025 04:30 PM
Timber MDP Workshop
at St Columba's Catholic College, 168 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood NSW 2777, Australia
12
Jun 2025
Yr 11 Construction Work placement
Yr 11 Hospitality Work placement
Yr 11 Primary Industries Work placement
12 Jun 2025 03:00 PM - 12 Jun 2025 04:30 PM
Visual Art BOW - RUSM & ODOD
at St Columba's Catholic College, 168 Hawkesbury Rd, Springwood NSW 2777, Australia AR1 & AR2
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24 Jun 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest McCarthy Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest McCarthy Campus!01 Jul 2025
Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest Loyola Campus!07 Jul 2025
Upskill Workshops @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Use the Term 2 School Holidays 7 - 8 July for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces are available!