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02/06/2019

What date does school start in 2021 in South Africa?

What date does school start in 2021 in South Africa?

2021

Term Duration Number of public holidays
1 (25 Jan) (01) 15 Feb – 23 Apr 3
2 3 May – 9 Jul 1
3 26 Jul – 01 Oct 2
4 11 Oct – 15 (15) Dec 0

What are the school holidays for 2021 in South Africa?

South African school holiday dates 2021

  • First term break: 1 – 12 April 2021.
  • Second term break: 26 June – 12 July 2021.
  • Third term break: 25 September – 4 October 2021.
  • Fourth term break: 9 December 2021 – 12 January 2022.

What did Angie Motshekga say today about schools?

The impact of Covid-19 resulted in 50% to 75% of school learning time being lost in 2020, said Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. These measures indicate that between 50% and 75% of a typical year’s worth of learning was lost during 2020,” Motshekga said.

Are schools closing in South Africa 2021?

Under the current 2021 school calendar, government schools are scheduled to go on holiday from 1 October to 11 October. However, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is proposing that the mid-term break be cancelled. Schools reopened on 26 July, following South Africa’s move to an adjusted Level 3 lockdown.

What are the dates of school holidays in South Africa?

27 April: Freedom Day. 26 April: School Holiday. 1 May: Workers’ Day. 16 June: Youth Day. 9 August: National Women’s Day. 24 September: Heritage Day. 16 December: Day of Reconciliation. 25 December: Christmas Day. 26 December: Day of Goodwill.

When does the school year start in Cape Town?

South African schools usually divide their academic year into four terms. In general, the school year starts mid of January and ends at the beginning of December. But dates may vary if your child visits a pr ivate (independent) school. Take note, that the American School and the French school in Cape Town have a completely different calendar.

What are the holidays in South Africa in 2020?

Public and School Holidays 2020. 1 January: New Year’s Day. 21 March: Human Rights Day. 10 April: Good Friday. 13 April: Family Day. 27 April: Freedom Day. 1 May: Workers’ Day. 16 June: Youth Day. 9 August: National Women’s Day.

When do schools reopen in South Africa in 2020?

Schools were closed from Wednesday, 18 March and started re-opening from 1 June 2020. Schools were again closed from 27 July to 24 August. School calendar (before Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic) The Department of Basic Education published the school calendar for 2020 on 11 January 2018.