Plan ahead
2027 Term Dates
Save the dates for the 2027 school year.
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Term 110 weeks
2 Feb – 9 Apr
- Starts
- Tuesday 2 February
- Ends
- Friday 9 April
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Term 210 weeks
27 Apr – 2 Jul
- Starts
- Tuesday 27 April
- Ends
- Friday 2 July
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Term 310 weeks
19 Jul – 24 Sep
- Starts
- Monday 19 July
- Ends
- Friday 24 September
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Term 410 weeks
11 Oct – 16 Dec
- Starts
- Monday 11 October
- Ends
- Thursday 16 December
School holidays: 10–26 April · 3–18 July · 25 September–10 October · Summer from 17 December
Key Dates & Events
A list of upcoming key dates and events can be found on this page. Please mark your diaries for school closure dates and other events relevant to your child.
A full list of events will also be issued in the first week of each term (a paper notice to students and an email to all parents/caregivers).
29 Oct 2026
WIMS Music Day
Berkley students will join other Waikato intermediate and middle schools for WIMS Music Day.
3 Nov 2026
WIMS Softball
Our softball team will represent Berkley at the WIMS regional competition.
4 Nov 2026
Whānau Hui
Whānau are invited to join us for a hui from 5–5.45 pm, featuring a WIMS performance.
5 Nov 2026
WIMS Kapa Haka
Our kapa haka group will represent Berkley at the WIMS Kapa Haka event.
6 Nov 2026
Athletics Day
Students will take part in competitive field events and whole-school relays during Athletics Day.
11 Nov 2026
Board Meeting
The school board will meet at 5.30 pm.
13 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026
Noumea Trip
Our Noumea group will depart on 13 November and return on 20 November.
17 Nov 2026
WIMS Lacrosse
Our students will represent Berkley at the WIMS Lacrosse competition.
17 Nov 2026
WIMS Drama
Our students will represent Berkley at WIMS Drama Day.
17 Nov 2026
Orientation Morning — Hillcrest, Glenview and Other Schools
We welcome incoming students from Hillcrest, Glenview and other schools for an orientation morning with Te Aroha and Mahi Tahi.
18 Nov 2026
Orientation Morning — Tamahere, Silverdale, Matangi, Newstead and Knighton
We welcome incoming students from Tamahere, Silverdale, Matangi, Newstead and Knighton for an orientation morning with Kia Kaha and Aranui.
19 Nov 2026
Music Showcase Evening
Join us at 6.30 pm in the Performing Arts Centre for an evening showcasing our students’ musical talents.
24 Nov 2026
WIMS Athletics
Our athletes will represent Berkley at the WIMS Athletics competition.
27 Nov 2026
Super 5
Students will take part in our Super 5 event.
2 Dec 2026
Kia Kaha Big Day Out
Kia Kaha students will enjoy their end-of-year Big Day Out.
2 Dec 2026
Board Meeting
The school board will hold its December meeting.
2 Dec 2026
Te Aroha Final Team Hui
Parents and caregivers of Te Aroha students are invited to join the team for its final hui of the year.
3 Dec 2026
Mahi Tahi Big Day Out
Mahi Tahi students will enjoy their end-of-year Big Day Out.
3 Dec 2026
Aranui Final Team Hui
Parents and caregivers of Aranui students are invited to join the team for its final hui of the year.
4 Dec 2026
Tainui Big Day Out
Tainui students will enjoy their end-of-year Big Day Out.
4 Dec 2026
End-of-Year Reports Sent Home
Students will bring home their end-of-year reports to share with whānau.
4 Dec 2026
Kia Kaha Final Team Hui
Parents and caregivers of Kia Kaha students are invited to join the team for its final hui of the year.
7 Dec 2026
Te Aroha Big Day Out
Te Aroha students will enjoy their end-of-year Big Day Out.
7 Dec 2026
Mahi Tahi Final Team Hui
Parents and caregivers of Mahi Tahi students are invited to join the team for its final hui of the year.
8 Dec 2026
Aranui Big Day Out
Aranui students will enjoy their end-of-year Big Day Out.
8 Dec 2026
Tainui Final Team Hui
Parents and caregivers of Tainui students are invited to join the team for its final hui of the year.
9 Dec 2026
End-of-Year Dance
Students will celebrate the end of the school year at our end-of-year dance.
11 Dec 2026
Final Assembly
Join us from 9–11 am for our end-of-year Final Assembly, celebrating and recognising student achievement.
11 Dec 2026
Last Day of School for the Year
Term 4 will finish up on Friday the 11th of December.
2 Feb 2027
2027 School Year Begins
Ready for another year of taking up the challenge!