Term Dates & Hours

Michael Mount is a four term, private school which follows the rhythm of the seasons

School term dates for 2026

Please note that only Public Holidays falling during term time are shown on this calendar

Term – 1

Start

Monday, 19 January

ECD Start

Tuesday, 20 January

Close

Friday, 27 March

Public Holidays

Saturday, 21 March (Human Rights Day)

Term – 2

Start

Monday, 13 April

Close

Friday, 26 June

Public Holidays

Monday, 27 April (Freedom Day)
Friday, 1 May (Workers' Day)
Monday, 15 June (School Holiday)
Tuesday, 16 June (Youth Day)

Term – 3

Start

Monday, 20 July

Close

Wednesday, 23 September

Public Holidays

Sunday, 9 August (Women’s Day)
Monday, 10 August (Women’s Day Observed)

Term – 4

Start

Monday, 12 October

ECD Closes

Thursday, 3 December

Close

Friday, 4 December

Public Holidays

No public holidays

School Hours

Baby Care

  • 7.30am to 5.30pm

Play Group

  • 8.00am to 2.10pm every day except Wednesday
  • 8.00am to 12.20pm on Wednesday

Nursery School

  • 8.00am to 2.10pm every day except Wednesday
  • 8.00am to 12.20pm on Wednesday

Classes 1 to 7

  • 7.50am to 2.10pm every day except Wednesday
  • 7.50am to 12.20pm on Wednesday

Classes 8 & 9

  • 7.50am to 2.50pm every day except Wednesday
  • 12.20pm for Class 8 on Wednesday
  • 1.30pm for Class 9 on Wednesday

Classes 10, 11 & 12

  • 7.50am to 2.50pm every day
Aftercare

During School

  • Full Day: 2.10pm – 6.00pm
  • Half Day: 2.10pm – 4.oopm

During Holidays

  • Full Day: 7.30am – 5.30pm
  • Half Day: 7.30am – 12.30pm or 12.30pm – 5.30pm

Aftercare is closed for 3 weeks during December / January

 

Michael Mount Waldorf School term dates

2026 Term Dates

Term 1: Monday, 19 January – Friday, 27 March

Term 2: Monday, 13 April – Friday, 26 June

Term 3: Monday, 20 July – Wednesday, 23 September

Term 4: Monday, 12 October – Friday, 4 December

2027 Term Dates

Term 1: Wednesday, 13 January – Friday, 19 March

Term 2: Monday, 5 April – Friday, 25 June

Term 3: Tuesday, 20 July – Friday, 17 September

Term 4: Monday, 4 October – Friday, 3 December

 

 

 

 

~ The value of rhythm through nature