26 Jun 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) |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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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
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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. |
| Tuesday, 11th | Crowning of Our Lady for pupils in Yr 4 to Yr 6
Pupils may bring one adult to school for this 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
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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) |