Dates and times
Term dates
Visit the department’s term dates for South Australian state schools.
You can also download the school term calendar (PDF).
School times
8.30am to 8.50am - Children arrive at school
8.50am to 11.00am - Learning time
11.00am to 11.20am - Recess play time
11.20am to 11.30am - Recess eating time
11.30am to 12.50pm - Learning time
12.50pm to 1.00pm - Lunch eating time
1.00pm to 1.30pm - Lunch play time
1.30pm to 3.00pm - Learning time
3.00pm - Home time