Archibald First School, Gosforth, Newcastle Upone Tyne | Having fun, learning together

Families are reminded that holidays should not be taken in term time. Holidays will not be authorised unless there are extenuating circumstances.

A holiday form must always be completed and presented to the school office for consideration by the Head Teacher.  Absence Request and Holiday Form

You may like to read our Attendance and Punctuality, and Holidays in Term Time policies located on the Key Policies page.

https://www.gov.uk/school-attendance-absence/overview provides the statutory guidance regarding attendance.

2023-2024

Autumn Term

Staff Development Day: School Closed on Mon 4 Sep 23
Autumn Term 1:  Tues 5 Sep 23 – Thur 26 Oct 23
Staff Development Day:  School Closed on Fri 27 Oct 23
Autumn Term 2  Mon 6 Nov 23 – Fri 22 Dec 23

Spring Term

Spring Term 1: Mon 8 Jan 24 – Fri 16 Feb 24
Spring Term 2: Mon 26 Feb 24 – Thur 28 March 24

Summer Term

Summer Term 1:  Mon 15 Apr 24 – Fri 24 May 24
May Day: Closed on Mon 6 May 24
Staff Development Day: School Closed on Mon 3 June 24
Summer Term 2: Tues 4 June 24 – Fri 19 July 24

School Year 2024 to 2025

2024-25

Autumn Term

Staff Development Day: School Closed on Mon 2 Sep 24
Autumn Term 1: Mon 2 Sep 24 – Thurs 24 Oct 24
Staff Development Day: School Closed on Fri 25 Oct 24
Autumn Term 2: Mon 4 Nov 24 – Fri 20 Dec 24

Spring Term

Spring Term 1: Mon 6 Jan 25 – Thurs 20 Feb 25
Staff Development Day: School Closed on Fri 21 Feb 25
Spring Term 2: Mon 3 Mar 25 – Fri 11 Apr 25

Summer term

Summer Term 1: Mon 28 Apr 25 – Fri 23 May 25
Summer Term 2: Tues 3 Jun 25 – Fri 18 July 25
Staff Development Day: School Closed on Mon 2 Jun 25