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.
![Term dates at St Paul The Apostle Primary Winston Hills](/-/media/project/cedp/stpawinstonhillssxa/images/page-images/2022-rectangles/term-dates-intro.jpg)
Key Dates for 2023
Staff Development Days | Friday 27 January & Monday 30 January |
Years 1 - 6 return | Tuesday 31 January |
Kindergarten begins | Wednesday 1 February |
Catholic Schools Week Open Day | Wednesday 8 March |
Term Dates
2024 | 2025 | ||
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 30 January* to Friday, 12 April |
Term 1 |
Friday, 31 January* to Friday, 11 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 |
Monday, 29 April* to Friday, 5 July |
Term 2 | Monday, 28 April* to Friday, 04 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 3 | Monday, 22 July* to Friday, 27 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 21 July* to Friday, 26 September |
Term 4 | Monday, 14 October to Friday, 20 December |
Term 4 |
Monday, 13 October* to Friday, 19 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
2024 | 2025 | |
New Year’s Day | Monday, 01 January | Wednesday, 01 January |
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
Australia Day | Friday, 26 January | Monday, 27 January |
Good Friday | Friday, 29 March | Friday, 18 April |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 30 March | Saturday, 19 April |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 31 March | Sunday, 20 April |
Easter Monday | Monday, 1 April | Monday, 21 April |
Anzac Day | Thursday, 25 April | Friday, 25 April |
King's Birthday | Monday, 10 June | Monday, 9 June |
Labour Day | Monday, 07 October | Monday, 06 October |
Christmas Day | Wednesday, 25 December | Thursday, 25 December |
Boxing Day | Thursday, 26 December | Friday, 26 December |
Upcoming events See full calendar
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02
Sep 2024
Support Staff appreciation prayer - led by Year 6
02 Sep 2024 08:55 AM - 02 Sep 2024 09:05 AM
Support Staff appreciation prayer - led by Year 6
Fr JP Class visit - Year 3 and Year 4
04
Sep 2024
Netball Gala Day (Boys & Girls)
04 Sep 2024 08:00 AM - 04 Sep 2024 02:30 PM
Netball Gala Day (Boys & Girls)
at Jamison Park Netball Complex, Penrith