Important Calendar dates (draft) 2026-27

Important Calendar dates (draft) 2026-27

St Jeanne Antide College

St Joan Antide Primary School

Calendar of Events 2026-2027

(Subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances)

Every first Friday of the month – Mass at Parish Church.

Every last Friday of the month – Casual/Jeans Day.

No HW every Wednesday.

The school will be closed on National and Public holidays.

PD (Professional Development) days may change as they depend on organisers and speakers.

September 2026
Tuesday, 22nd PD/SDP
Wednesday, 23rd Preparation Day

7.45am parents meeting with teachers (approx. 1.5hrs)

Year 1 to Year 3 – Physical in class

Year 4 to Year 6 – Online

 

KG2 Orientation visit – Group 1: 8:30; Group 2: 10:00

Thursday, 24th Preparation Day
Friday, 25th First day of school for students in Yr 2 to Yr 6: 7.45 -13:00

Students in Yr 1: 9:00 -12.30

October 2026
Thursday, 1st First day of school for Kinder pupils and parents
Monday, 5th Pet day for Yr 1 & Yr 2. An adult may bring the child’s pet to school to have it blessed during a short celebration held at 12.15pm. Pupils may choose to bring a soft toy instead of a pet.
Tuesday, 6th Pet day for Yr 3 & Yr 4. An adult may bring the child’s pet to school to have it blessed during a short celebration held at 12.15pm. Pupils may choose to bring a soft toy instead of a pet.
Wednesday, 7th Pet day for Yr 5 & Yr 6. An adult may bring the child’s pet to school to have it blessed during a short celebration held at 12.15pm. Pupils may choose to bring a soft toy instead of a pet.
Wednesday, 14th College PD
Saturday, 17th Mass for pupils and families at Tarxien auditorium in the evening
   
   
November 2026
Monday, 2nd – Wednesday, 4th Mid-Term Holidays
Thursday, 5th Winter uniform (Blazer optional)
Friday, 6th Pet day KG. An adult may bring the child’s pet to school to have it blessed during a short celebration held at noon. This will last about 30 minutes. Pupils may choose to bring a soft toy instead of a pet.

During the morning there are lessons for all classes as usual.

Monday, 9th After school activities start
Tuesday, 17th Parents’ Day – Physical, at school.

Pupils do not have school.

Wednesday, 18th Parents’ Day – Physical, at school.

Pupils do not have school.

Friday, 20th Children’s Day – Crazy hair day
December 2026
Wednesday, 2nd St. Nicholas Mass Celebration for parents/guardians of students in Year 2 only 7.45 – 8.45am.  After the activity, students will continue with their lessons.
Thursday, 3rd St. Nicholas Mass Celebration for parents/guardians of students in Year 3 only 7.45 – 8.45am. After the activity, students will continue with their lessons.
Friday, 4th St. Nicholas Mass Celebration for parents/guardians of students in Year 5 only 7.45-8.45am. After the activity, students will continue with their lessons.
Friday, 4th St. Nicholas Celebration at school. Pupils come to school wearing a Christmas top (or red top) and Santa hat. School hours as usual.
Monday, 7th Holiday in lieu of a public holiday falling on a weekend
Tuesday, 8th Public Holiday – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday, 10th Kinder activity with parents (time will be announced at a later stage).
Sunday, 13th Public Holiday – Republic Day
Monday 14th General rehearsal for KG to Yr 3 pupils only (during school hours)
Tuesday, 15th General rehearsal for Yr 4 to Yr 6 pupils only (during school hours)
Wednesday, 16th, Thursday, 17th Christmas Concerts:

Yr4 – 8:30am

Yr 1 – 10:00am

KG2 – 11:30am

The Christmas concerts will be held on two separate dates.

Each student is entitled to six invitations, which may be used by parents, grandparents or other family members.

Closer to date, a sign-up sheet will be sent by the class teacher, allowing you to choose your family’s preferred concert date.

Friday, 18th

 

Last day of first term.  Christmas celebration and party till 11:30am (KG till 11:15) followed by staff meeting
Monday, 21st 1st day of Christmas Holidays
January 2027
Wednesday, 6th 1st day of second term (with Blazer)
Thursday, 21st – Wednesday, 27th

 

Yr 5 & Yr 6 Celebration of Knowledge Week

Yr5/6 pupils wear the school tracksuit instead of the uniform.

All other classes have lessons as usual.

Tuesday, 26th Study Day – Yr 5 & Yr 6 pupils only do not have school
Wednesday, 27th School finishes at 10:00 for Yr 5 & Yr 6 pupils only
February 2027
Thursday, 4th KG2 Carnival Crafts Activity with parents (time will be announced at a later stage)
Friday, 5th Carnival party till 11:30. Pupils come in carnival costume/casual clothes. School finishes at 11:30 (KG till 11:15) followed by staff meeting
Monday, 8th & Tuesday, 9th Carnival Holidays
Wednesday, 10th Public holiday – Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck + Ash Wednesday
Thursday, 11th Ash mass for pupils
Friday, 26th Parents’ Day – Online.  Pupils do not have school.
March 2027  
Wednesday 10th Sports Day – Yr 4, Yr 5 & Yr 6 (Parents are invited)
Thursday, 11th Sports Day – KG, Yr 1, Yr 2 & Yr 3 (Parents are invited)
Monday, 15th PD (no school for students)
Friday, 19th Public Holiday – Feast of St. Joseph + Our Lady of Sorrows
Monday, 22nd 1st day of Easter Holidays
Wednesday, 31st Public Holiday – Freedom Day
April 2027  
Monday, 5th 1st day of third term
Thursday 22nd Marathon Run
Thursday, 29th Holiday in lieu of a public holiday falling on a weekend
Friday, 30th Holiday in lieu of a public holiday falling on a weekend
May 2027  
Saturday, 1st Public Holiday – Worker’s Day
Monday, 3rd Summer uniform
Thursday 6th Concert Tarxien
Friday, 7th PD (no school for students)
Monday, 10th Crowning of Our Lady for pupils in KG to Yr 3

Pupils may bring one adult to school for this activity.
Lessons as usual after activity

Tuesday, 11th Crowning of Our Lady for pupils in Yr 4 to Yr 6

Pupils may bring one adult to school for this activity.
Lessons as usual after activity

Friday, 21st Patron Feast Day – St Jeanne Antide de Thouret
Monday, 24th Holiday in lieu of a public holiday falling on a weekend
June 2027
Thursday, 3rd Yr 6 Orientation visit (Yr 6 pupils and parents go to Immaculate Conception School from 8.30 – 10.30am. There will be a talk about subjects and options in secondary school and the transition from primary to secondary). There will be no lessons after the visit.
Monday, 7th Public Holiday – Sette Giugno
TBA Yr 6 exams. Timetable will be issued by EAU at a later stage.
Thursday, 10th –Wednesday 16th Yr 4 & Yr 5 – Yearly exams – all other classes lessons as usual.

Yr 4 & Yr 5 pupils wear the school summer uniform during exam days unless they have a PE lesson.

Thursday, 10th Maltese exam
Friday, 11th English exam
Monday, 14th Maths exam
Tuesday, 15th Study Day – Yr 4 & Yr 5 pupils only do not have school
Wednesday, 16th Science exam – School finishes at 10:00 for Yr 4 & Yr 5 pupils only
Friday, 18th

 

Yr 2 pupils do not have school.

Holy Communion Celebration for parents and pupils – evening

Date may change according to First Holy Communion in parishes.

Monday, 21st Yr 6 Dress Rehearsal at 9:00 for grandparents.  Each pupil may invite 4 guests.
Tuesday, 22nd Yr 6 pupils do not have school. Graduation at 18:30
Wednesday, 23rd KG 2 – Yr 5 students watch concert by Yr 6 students in school hall.
Thursday, 24th Last day of school (normal school hours)
Friday, 25th SDP (No school for pupils)
Friday, 25th Second hand Book and uniform sale at school 9am – noon. Parents can come to swap / buy / sell during the morning.
September 2027
22nd

23rd – 24th

SDP
Preparation Days
Monday, 27th 1st day of school for primary classes 7:45 – 13:00 (Yr 1- 9:00 – 12:30)
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