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Term Dates


2025

  • Term 1: Monday 27 January to Friday 11 April
  • Term 2: Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June
  • Term 3: Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
  • Term 4: Monday 06 October to Wednesday 10 December​

2026

  • Term 1: Monday 26 January to Thursday 02 April
  • Term 2: ​Monday 20 April to Friday 03 July
  • Term 3: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
  • Term 4: Monday 12 October to Wednesday 09 December​
2026 Start Dates
  • 19 January: Office open
  • 26 January: Yr 12/13 course counselling
  • 27 January: First day for Year 9 students and Orientation for all new students  ​
  • 28 January: All students at school

School Calendar


WHS App


You can get up-to-date calendar information, including all important dates, on our WHS App. A selection of important upcoming dates is also available in our weekly newsletters.

We also use the WHS App for sending important information to students and parents/caregivers. 

​Our WHS App is FREE to download and use for iOS and Android devices. Once you have the app on your smartphone or tablet, tap on the three bars in the top left to bring up the menu, then use the Alert Subscriptions option to select what groups, years, or subjects apply to you. The WHS App is recommended for both students and parents. 
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47-49 Red Oaks Drive
Frankton, Queenstown 9300
03 4427370
2025 Term Dates
Term 1: Monday 27 January to Friday 11 April
Term 2: ​Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June
Term 3: Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
Term 4: Monday 06 October to Tuesday 09 December
2026 Term Dates
Term 1: Monday 26 January to Thursday 02 April
Term 2: ​Monday 20 April to Friday 03 July
Term 3: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October to
Wednesday 09 December​
Report an absence
To report a student absence, please complete this form, call the school office at ​03 442 7370 or email [email protected]

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our School >
      • Principal's Message
      • Strategic Plan
      • Board of Trustees
    • Our Staff >
      • Our Staff
      • Vacancies
      • Reader/Writers
    • Facilities >
      • Library
      • Uniform Shop
      • School Cafe
    • Our Values
    • Finance
    • School News
    • Calendar and Key Dates
    • Policies and Processes
    • Complaints
  • Academic
    • Curriculum and Timetable >
      • Ākonga Profile
      • NCEA
      • Timetable
      • Assessments
      • Course Options
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • English
    • Social Sciences
    • Arts
    • Languages
    • Technology
    • Health & PE
    • Learning Support
    • Gifted Education
  • Extracurricular
    • Student Leadership
    • House Competition
    • Sports
    • Arts and Culture
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Duke of Edinburgh
    • Stars Programme
  • Attending WHS
    • Prospectus
    • Enrolment
    • Attendance
    • Wellbeing
    • Support >
      • Pastoral Support
      • Financial Support
      • Guidance Support
      • Learning Support
    • Rules and Expectations
    • Reporting Bullying
    • BYOD
    • Online Safety Hub
    • Uniform Requirements
    • Careers
    • Stationery
    • Lockers
    • Buses
  • Kaupapa Māori
  • International
    • International Home
    • Homestay Hosts
    • Curriculum and Activities
    • Living
    • Prospectus
    • Enrolments
  • Community
    • WHS Foundation
    • WHS Alumni
    • Branches Trust
  • Contact
    • Contact us
    • Parking