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 traditionally 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.
2018 Term Dates - Temple Christian College
| Term One | Monday 29 January | to Friday 13 April |
| Term Two | Monday 30 April | to Friday 6 July |
| Term Three | Monday 23 July | to Friday 28 September |
| Term Four | Monday 15 October | to Friday 7 December - Last Day of Classes |
Important Information - Presentation Evening - Monday 10 December 2018
- Term 4 classes for Year 7 to 10 will conclude on Friday 7 December at 12 noon.
- Presentation Evening Rehearsals will be conducted during week 9. Students involved will be notified by their teachers.
- Attendance at Presentation Evening on Monday 10 December is compulsory for all Temple Christian College students to attend.
Term 1 commences on Monday 29th January at 8.30am. All students will be expected to be in 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.
Term 1 Key Events:
| January 29 | First day of school |
| February 21 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| February 23 | School Photo Day |
| February 27 | SSSSSA Swimming Carnival |
| March 1 | Year 7 & 8 World of Maths Day School Photo Catch Up |
| March 6 | Interhouse Athletics Carnival |
| March 8 | Year 11 Food & Hospitality Excursion Year 12 Physics Excursion |
| March 12 | Public Holiday - Adelaide Cup |
| March 13 | Year 12 Food & Hospitality Excursion |
| March 14 | ACTS Middle School Student Leader Conference Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| March 15 | SACSA 8/9 & Open Table Tennis |
| March 16 | Fundraising - Casual Day |
| March 22 | Opening Evening, 5pm to 7pm |
| March 30 | Public Holiday - Easter – Good Friday |
| April 2 | Public Holiday – Easter - Monday |
| April 13 | Last day of Term 1 - School finishes at 3pm |
Term 2 commences on Monday 30th April at 8.30am. All students will be expected to switch over to their full winter uniform.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during the second term including:
- Naplan testing
- Year 11 & 12 Sport & Recreation Camps
- Twilight Concert
- Semester 1 Exams – Year levels 8 to 12
Term 2 Key Events:
| April 30 | First Day of Term 2 |
| May 2 to 4 | Year 12 Camp |
| May 7 | Awards Assembly |
| May 9 to 11 | Year 12 Aquatics |
| May 15 to 17 | NAPLAN Testing |
| May 16 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| May 24 | SACSA 8/9 Touch Football |
| May 25 | Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo - Year 10 SACSA Open Touch Football |
| May 28 | SACSA Cross Country |
| May 30 to June 1 | Year 11 Sport & Recreation Camp |
| June 6 | Year 11/12 Meningococcal Vaccine |
| June 8 | SACSA 8/9 Open Netball |
| June 11 | Public Holiday - Queens Birthday |
| June 13 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| June 15 | Fundraising - Casual Day |
| June 21 | Twilight Concert |
| June 22 to 28 | Year 11 & 12 Exams - Semester 1 |
| June 27 to 29 | Year 12 Sport & Recreation Camp |
| July 2 to 6 | Year 11 Work Experience Year 12 Line Day |
| July 4 to 6 | Year 8 to 10 Exams - Semester 1 |
| July 5 | Year 7 Excursion |
| July 6 | Last day of Term 2 - School finishes at 3pm |
Term 3 commences on Monday 23rd 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:
- Balaklava Eisteddfod
- Music Showcase
- Student Free Day
- Year 9 camp
Term 3 Key Events
| July 23 | First Day of Term 3 |
| July 30 | Awards Assembly |
| July 31 to August 3 | SACSA Open Boys & Girls Basketball |
| August 3 | Balaklava Eisteddfod |
| August 7 | Year 12 Trial English Literature Exam |
| August 8 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| August 13 | Year 12 Physics Excursion |
| August 13 | Year 10 Road Safety Presentation |
| August 14 | Year 11 Masterclass |
| August 22 & 23 | SACSA 8/9 & Open Football |
| August 24 | Book Week Dress up / Casual Day |
| August 27 to 30 | Year 9 Camp |
| August 31 | Student Free Day / Show Day |
| September 3 | Thanksgiving Assembly |
| September 5 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| September 6 | Drama Excursion Year 9 to 11 |
| September 7 | Fundraising - Casual Day |
| September 9 | Sturt Street Thanksgiving Service - Music Team |
| September 13 & 14 | SACSA 8/9 Open Soccer |
| September 14 & 15 | Whole of School Musical Production |
| September 17 to 28 | Mission Trip to Cambodia |
| September 28 | Last day of Term 3 - School finishes at 3pm |
Term 4 commences on Monday 15th 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
| October 15 | First Day of Term 4 |
| October 17 to 19 | SACSA Volleyball |
| October 22 | Awards Assembly |
| October 26 | Year 12 Assembly and Breakfast |
| October 31 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| November 5 | Year 12 Exams Commence |
| November 9 | Year 8 Excursion |
| November 12 | Remembrance Day |
| November 13 | Twilight Concert SACSA 6/7 Girls Basketball |
| November 15 | SACSA 6/7 Boys Basketball |
| November 16 | Fundraising - Casual Day |
| November 20 | Last Day of Year 11 Lessons Immunisations Year 8 |
| November 22 | Orientation Day |
| November 23 | Year 11 Exams Commence |
| November 28 | Parents & Friends Meeting, 7pm |
| December 4 | Year 12 Formal |
| December 5 | Year 8 to 10 Exams Commence - Semester 2 |
| December 6 | Year 7 Excursion |
| December 7 | Term 4 Classes conclude at 12 Noon |
| December 10 | Presentation Evening - Compulsory for all students to attend. |
