The information contained within this section is specifically relevant to the Temple Christian College Paralowie Campus. Our school calendar closely follows the South Australian Schools Term Dates with four terms commencing on a Monday morning at 8.30am. Life at Temple Christian College features a number of key events each term which are clearly outlined within the Calendar of Events, allowing students and their families to plan ahead.
2020 Term Dates - Temple Christian College
| Term One | Tuesday 28th January | to Friday 3 April (Earlier end date due to COVID-19) |
| Term Two | Monday 27th April | to Friday 3rd July |
| Term Three | Monday 20th July | to Friday 25th September |
| Term Four | Monday 12th October | to Friday 4th December - Last Day of Classes |
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Presentation Evening - Changed due to COVID-19. Refer to the information below for details. |
Important Information - Presentation Evening 2020 - Update due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and the restrictions to public events, the Temple Christian College annual Presentation Evening for 2020 will not proceed in its traditional format. In place of an all school event, Temple Christian College will be hosting a series of events which will enable the school to proceed with all year level celebrations in a COVID-19 safe environment. These events include:
• Year 12 Final Assembly & Breakfast for students and staff
• Year 11 Awards Assembly for students and staff
• Year 12 Graduation Night for Year 12 students, their families and staff
• Year 12 Formal
• Year 7 to 10 Final Awards Assembly for students and staff
These events were confirmed in an announcement to the Temple Christian College community on Thursday 27th August 2020.
Click here to view 2020 End of Year Presentations & Celebrations Calendar of Events
Click here to view 2020 End of Year Presentation announcement
Term 1 commences on Tuesday 28th January 2020 at 8.30am. All students are required to wear their full summer uniform.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during this first term including:
- Camps for Year Levels 8 & 10
- Open Evening
- Interhouse competitions for swimming and athletics
- Parent Teacher Interviews
- Easter celebrations and public holidays.
- School Photos
Term 1 Key Events:
| January 28 | First day of school |
| January 29 | Year 7 Meet the Care Group Teacher and Laptop info evening |
| January 30 | Year 7 Crossing Monitor Training |
| February 31 | Swimming Carnival |
| February 4 - 7 | Year 10 Camp |
| February 12 | School Photo Day |
| February 17 | School Photo Catch Up Day |
| February 19 -21 | Year 8 Camp |
| March 2 | Year 8 Immunisations |
| Feb 28 - March 3 | Compass Canberra Trip Head Prefects |
| March 3 | SACSA Swimming |
| March 4 | Interhouse Athletics Carnival |
| March 9 | Public Holiday - Adelaide Cup |
| March 19 | Open Evening - Postponed until later in the year |
| March 30 to April 3 | Week 10 - Students encouraged to work from home if possible. All students will engage with online learning either from home or from school. |
| SACSA Athletics - Cancelled | |
| Year 7 Sleep Over - Cancelled | |
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Parent Teacher Interviews - Format Changed |
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| April 3 | NEW Last Day of Term 1 - Due to COVID-19 |
| School Holidays - Monday 6 April to Friday 24 April |
Term 2 will commence on Monday 27th April. Temple Christian College will continue with online learning for all year levels and subjects.
Important Information:
In line with the restrictions imposed for the management of the COVID-19 virus, the Term 2 Calendar of Events will experience a number of disruptions and changes from week to week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to keeping you up to date with all the latest updates as they come to hand.
Term 2 Key Events:
| April 27 | First Day of Term 2- Online Learning Continues |
| Year 12 Camp - cancelled | |
| Year 12 Sport & Rec Camp - cancelled | |
| NAPLAN Online Window - cancelled | |
| Year 10 Career Expo - cancelled | |
| SACSA Cross Country - cancelled | |
| Year 11 Sport & Rec Camp - cancelled | |
| May 11 | Return to class activity - online material still in use |
| May 18 |
Return to face to face teaching - Online Learning Program ends |
| June 8 | Public Holiday |
| June 16 | Final Day for Year 11 & 12 Students - Cancelled |
| Year 10 Meningococcal Immunisations | |
| June 19 | Year 11 & 12 Exams Commence - Cancelled |
| Year 11 Dance - Cancelled | |
| June 26 - July 3 | Year 12 Line Days - Cancelled |
| Year 11 Work Experience - Cancelled | |
| July 1 - 3 | Year 8 - 10 Exams - Cancelled |
| July 3 | Last day of Term 2 - School finishes at 3pm |
Term 3 commences on Monday 24th July at 8.30am. Winter Uniform still applies.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during the third term including:
- Music Showcase
- Student Free Days
- Year 9 camp
Term 3 Key Events
| July 14 - 24 | Papua New Guinea Mission Trip - Cancelled |
| July 20 | First Day of Term 3 |
| July 27 | Awards Assembly |
| July 28 |
Parent Teacher Interviews |
| July 28 | SACE Information Evening - Information Emailed |
| August 18 | Year 10 Meningococcal Immunisations |
| August 24 - 28 | Year 9 Camp |
| September 11 | Student Free Day |
| September 14 | Cambodia Mission Trip - Cancelled |
| September 18 | Casual Clothes Day |
| September 21 | Year 8 Immunisations |
| September 25 | Last day of Term 3 |
Term 4 commences on Monday 14th October at 8.30am. Summer Uniform applies. All students will be expected to switch back to their full summer uniform.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during the fourth term including:
- End of Year celebrations and excursions
- Year 12 Formal
- Semester 2 Exams – Year levels 8 to 12
- End of Year all school Presentation Evening
Term 4 Key Events
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October 12 |
First Day of Term 4 |
| October 23 | Year 12 Assembly and Breakfast-Students and Staff only |
| November 2 | Year 12 Exams Commence |
| November 9 | Rememberance Day Service |
| November 16 | Year 11 Final Awards Assembly - Recorded |
| November 17 | Last Day for Year 11's |
| November 19 | Orientation Day |
| November 20 | Year 11 Exams Commence |
| November 30 | Year 7 to 10 Final Awards Assembly |
| November 30 | Year 12 Graduation Night - Bethany Performing Art Centre |
| December 1 | Year 12 Formal |
| December 2 | Year 8 - 10 Exams Commence |
| December 4 | Term 4 Finishes - 12:00pm Finish |
2021 Term Dates - Temple Christian College
| Term One | Monday 1 February | to Friday 9 April |
| Term Two | Tuesday 27 April | to Friday 2 July |
| Term Three | Wednesday 21 July | to Friday 24 September |
| Term Four | Monday 11 October | to Friday 3 December - Last Day of Classes |
| Presentation Evening | Monday 6 December - Compulsory event for all students |
