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.  A form is available from the school office.

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.

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