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Section 87.01(2) of the School Act indicates that "A board must, in accordance with the regulations of the minister, prepare a school calendar for each school in its school district for each school calendar year." This calendar must be submitted to the Minister on March 31, 2025.

The District is required to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of the employee groups to provide comments to the Board of Education. This proposed calendar must be made public at least one month prior to March 31, 2025.

The final school calendar and feedback received will be presented to the Board of Education at the Board of Education meeting on November 27, 2024 6:30pm.

The survey will be open until November 22, 2024. Please provide your feedback below.

Key details from the proposed calendar:

• Winter Break - December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 (School reopens January 5, 2026)
• Spring Break - March 17, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

How are the number of non-instructional days determined? The Ministry of Education determines the number of non-instructional days.

How are the number of days decided for each school year? The School Act determines the minimum number of hours for instruction that are required each school year. The minimum hours are: 853 for Kindergarten; 878 for Grades 1-7 and 952 for Grades 8-12.

What if a change is needed in the calendar? Should there be any changes to the school calendar, the Board of Education must follow the amendment process as outlined in the School Calendar Regulations.