School calendar 2027
The School of Modern Montessori follows the ISASA / SAHISA Central Region three-term calendar. Term 1 opens on Wednesday 13 January 2027 and the year closes on Friday 3 December 2027.
2027 term dates
| Term | Opens | Closes | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 13 January | Friday 9 April | 58 |
| Term 2 | Wednesday 5 May | Friday 6 August | 62 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 7 September | Friday 3 December | 61 |
181 school days in total, plus 10 Saturdays.
Half term breaks
| Term | School closes | School returns |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 18 February at 12h00 | Tuesday 23 February |
| Term 2 | Friday 25 June | Monday 5 July |
| Term 3 | Thursday 21 October at 12h00 | Tuesday 26 October |
Public holidays falling in term time
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sunday 21 March | Human Rights Day |
| Monday 22 March | School holiday |
| Friday 26 – Monday 29 March | Easter (Good Friday to Family Day) |
| Wednesday 16 June | Youth Day |
| Friday 24 September | Heritage Day |
Only public holidays that fall during term time are listed. Source: ISASA / SAHISA Central Region 2027 calendar, updated October 2025.
School holidays and the holiday programme
| Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 half term | Thursday 18 February (12h00) – Monday 22 February |
| Between Term 1 and Term 2 | Saturday 10 April – Tuesday 4 May |
| Term 2 half term | Saturday 26 June – Sunday 4 July |
| Between Term 2 and Term 3 | Saturday 7 August – Monday 6 September |
| Term 3 half term | Thursday 21 October (12h00) – Monday 25 October |
| End of year | From Saturday 4 December |
Holiday programmes run in the breaks between terms at R200 per day per child, including activities, lunch and an afternoon snack. Operating hours stay the same as a normal school day. Reminders go out towards the end of each term and places must be booked and paid for in advance. The holiday programme does not run during half term, on public holidays, or on the day before a new term begins.
School hours
| Class group | Half day | Full day |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-primary | 08:00 – 13:00 | 08:00 – 17:30 |
| Primary | 08:00 – 13:30 | 08:00 – 17:30 |
Add thirty minutes to the half day collection times if your child is staying for school lunch. Late collection is charged at R100 per 15 minutes or part thereof.
Calendar questions
When does the 2027 school year start?
Term 1 of 2027 starts on Wednesday 13 January and closes on Friday 9 April. The school follows the ISASA / SAHISA Central Region three-term calendar.
When are the 2027 school holidays?
Between Term 1 and Term 2: Saturday 10 April to Tuesday 4 May. Between Term 2 and Term 3: Saturday 7 August to Monday 6 September. The year ends on Friday 3 December. There are also three half-term breaks — 18–23 February, 25 June to 5 July, and 21–26 October.
Do you run a holiday programme?
Yes. Holiday programmes run in the breaks between terms at R200 per day per child, including activities, lunch and an afternoon snack. Operating hours stay the same as a normal school day. Places must be booked and paid for in advance. The holiday programme does not run during half term, on public holidays, or on the day before a new term starts.
Term dates follow the ISASA / SAHISA Central Region 2027 calendar. Last updated 29 July 2026.