2026 Day Structure
Please note that, starting in 2026, the College will switch to a 6-period day, with each day beginning with Homeroom.
- 8:25am – Warning Bell
- 8:30am – Homeroom
- 8:45am – Period 1
- 9:40am – Period 2
- 10:35am – Recess
- 11:05am – Period 3
- 12:00pm – Period 4
- 12:55pm – Lunch
- 1:25pm – Period 5
- 2:20pm – Period 6
- 3:15pm – End of Day
2026 Term Dates
| Term 1 | Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Wednesday 22 April to Friday 26 June (Monday 20 April to Tuesday 21 April – Parent Teachers Interview) |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 21 July to Thursday 24 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October to Tuesday 8 December |
Student free days:
20-21 April (Parent Teachers Interviews), 22 May, 20 July, 24 August and 25 September
2027 Term Dates
| Term 1 | Monday 1 February to Friday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Thursday 29 April to Friday 25 June (Monday 27 April to Tuesday 28 April – Parent Teachers Interview) |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 20 July to Thursday 23 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 11 October to Tuesday 7 December |
Student free days:
21 May, 19 July, 23 August and 24 September
Compulsory Event Dates
From time to time College functions are held out of regular College hours, at which attendance is compulsory for students regardless of other commitments such as part-time employment and sporting events.
Compulsory College functions include:
- Easter Services
- Interhouse Swimming
- Interhouse Cross Country
- Interhouse Athletics
- Awards Services
- Year 7 Day Excursion
- Year 8 & 11 Camps
- Year 10 Work Experience
Please refer to the Parent Lounge calendar to confirm dates. If you are new to the College, you will be provided with login details once your child commences at Kennedy. Students absent on these occasions due to illness are expected to obtain a Medical Certificate. Students should not seek exemptions for reasons other than medical or family emergencies.
