Changing the pattern of the school year
Last year across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset parents, schools and organisations were invited to give initial views on proposals to change to a Standard School Year. The consultation showed that there was a great deal of support for changing to a Standard School. Dorset County Council has decided in favour of changing but will not change if we and Poole disagree.
Bournemouth Council will be making a decision for Bournemouth in September 2007. When they do, we feel it is very important that they know what it would mean for young people in Bournemouth and for us as a borough.
You can view or download the Information on the Standard School Year document here. (pdf)
School Term and Holiday Dates
Please Note: School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be.
2007-8 School Year:
Autumn term |
Monday 3 September to Friday 21 December 2007 |
Half-term |
Monday 22 to Friday 26 October 2007 |
Spring term |
Monday 7 January to Thursday 20 March 2008 |
Half term |
Monday 18 to Friday 22 February 2008 |
Summer term |
Monday 7 April to Tuesday 22 July 2008 |
May Bank Holiday |
Monday 05 May 2008 |
Half term |
Monday 26 to Friday 30 May 2008 |
2008-2009 School Year:
Autumn term |
Monday 1 September to Friday 19 December 2008 |
Half-term |
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2008 |
Spring term |
Monday 5 January to Friday 03 April 2009 |
Half term |
Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2009 |
Summer term |
Monday 20 April to Monday 20 July 2009 |
May Bank Holiday |
Monday 04 May 2009 - To be confirmed |
Half term |
Monday 25 to Friday 29 May 2009 |
School term and holiday dates are usually set over 14 months in advance of the academic year. They are based on a school year of 195 days although individual schools can use 5 of these days for staff training. Parents should contact the individual school to find out when their training days will be.
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