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 |
| Monday 7th December - Presentation Night - Compulsory Attendance |
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 commences on Monday 27th April at 8.30am. All students are required to wear their full winter uniform from the first day of Term 2.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during the second term including:
- Naplan testing
- Year 12 Camp
- Year 11 & 12 Sport & Recreation Camps
- Twilight Concert
- Semester 1 Exams – Year levels 8 to 12
Term 2 Key Events:
Year 12 Sport & Rec CampYear 11 Work Experience| April 27 | First Day of Term 2- Online Learning continues |
| April 29 - May 1 | Year 12 Camp |
| May 4 | Awards Assembly |
| May 13 to 15 | Year 12 Sport & Rec Camp |
| May 12 to 22 | NAPLAN Online Window |
| May 22 | Year 10 Career Expo |
| June 2 | SACSA Cross Country |
| June 3 - 5 | Year 11 Sport & Rec Camp |
| June 8 | Public Holiday |
| June 16 | Final Day for Year 11 & 12 Students |
| June 16 | Year 10 Meningococcal Immunisations |
| June 19 | Year 11 & 12 Exams Commence |
| June 25 | Year 11 Dance |
| June 26 - July 3 | Year 12 Line Days |
| June 29 - July 3 | Year 11 Work Experience |
| July 1 - 3 | Year 8 - 10 Exams |
| 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 & SACE Information Evening |
| August 18 | Year 10 Meningococcal Immunisations |
| August 24 - 27 | Year 9 Camp |
| September 11 | Show Day / Pupil Free Day |
| September 14 | Cambodia Mission Trip Departs |
| 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 |
| November 2 | Year 12 Exams Commence |
| November 9 | Rememberance Day Service |
| November 17 | Last Day for Year 11's |
| November 19 | Orientation Day |
| November 20 | Year 11 Exams Commence |
| December 1 | Year 12 Formal |
| December 2 | Year 8 - 10 Exams Commence |
| December 4 | Term 4 Finishes - 12:00pm Finish |
| December 7 | Presentation Evening - Compulsory for all students to attend. |
