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School term dates 2008-2009
The following tables show the school term dates for 2008-2009.
Autumn Term 2008
| Term dates | Half Term dates |
Wednesday 3rd September – Friday 19th December | 27th – 31st October |
Spring Term 2009
| Term dates | Half Term dates |
| Tuesday 6th January – Friday 3rd April | 16th - 20th February |
Summer Term 2009
| Term dates | Half Term dates |
Monday 20th April – Tuesday 21st July | 25th – 29th May |
- Total pupil days = 192
- Less 2 training closures, to be determined by schools, = 190
School Fixed Closure dates
- Common training day - 23rd February
- May Bank Holiday - 4th May
For both years, the equivalent of 2 days further training will be allocated outside of term dates, eg: the 1st Monday in September - to be determined by headteacher. The teacher working year is 195 days. For other staff, the working year is subject to terms of employment.
