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After a wet and windy night in some lovely dry, new Vango tents, the two DofE groups successfully completed their Bronze Expedition this afternoon. Well done all involved. There will be a few tired young folk (and staff!) looking forward to a shower and their beds tonight!
Holidays
School Term Dates (From OIC)
School term dates – 2026 / 2027 (all dates are inclusive)
Term 1 2026 Tuesday 18 August – Friday 9 October. (39 days)
October holidays Monday 12 October – Tuesday 27 October.
Term 2 Wednesday 28 October – Friday 18 December. (38 days)
Christmas holidays Monday 21 December – Monday 4 January.
Term 3 2027 Tuesday 5 January – Friday 26 March. (55 days)
Schools closed Thursday 11 February – Tuesday 16 February.
Spring holidays Monday 29 March – Friday 9 April.
(Easter Monday 29 March).
Term 4 Monday 12 April – Friday 2 July. (58 days)
Schools closed Monday 3 May (May Day holiday).
Schools closed Monday 31 May.
Staff Only, In-service days are:
• Monday 17 August.
• Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October.
• Tuesday 16 February.
• Monday 31 May.
Orkney.gov.uk. (2024). Term, Holiday and Closure Dates. [online] Available at: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/education-and-learning/schools/about-our-schools/term-holiday-and-closure-dates/ [Accessed 7 Apr. 2025].
Stromness Academy Young Reporter 2025
