Academic calendar
Term 3 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 2 2026
- Term 3 2026Relevant now
- Term 4 2026
- Term 1 2027
- Term 2 2027
- Term 3 2027
- Term 4 2027
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A
- AECG
- Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, which supports Indigenous students and cultural programs.
C
- Cheltenham
- Shorthand for Cheltenham Girls High School, the nearby sister school with which EBHS shares social and musical events.
E
- EBHS
- The standard abbreviation for Epping Boys High School used in text and speech.
- EBHS
- Common abbreviation for Epping Boys High School used in documents and casual text.
- Epping
- Shorthand used by students to refer to the school itself.
- Epping Boys
- The common shorthand name used by students and the local community to refer to the school.
F
- Flexischools
- The online platform and mobile app used by students and parents to pre-order meals from the canteen.
G
- Green and Gold
- The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or representative sports teams.
I
- IRC
- Information and Resource Centre; the formal name for the school library.
P
- P&C
- Parents and Citizens Association, the volunteer organization that supports school funding and services.
S
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the primary student leadership and advocacy body within the school.
T
- The Boys
- A collective term for the student body, frequently used in school chants and to foster community identity.
- The Bush
- Refers to the natural bushland and park areas surrounding the school campus, often used in the context of cross-country runs.
- The Bush School
- A traditional nickname for Epping Boys High School, referencing its location adjacent to Lane Cove National Park.
- The Canteen
- The on-campus facility where students purchase food and drinks during recess and lunch breaks.
- The Epping Way
- The school's official code of conduct and behavioral ethos, centered on the motto 'Strive to Achieve'.
- The Green Machine
- The collective nickname for the school's sports teams and the student body's competitive spirit.
- The Green Tie
- A term representing the school's identity and the specific uniform item worn by senior students.
- The Hill
- The tiered grassy area where students congregate during breaks.
- TVET
- TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training; off-site vocational courses.
V
- VET
- Vocational Education and Training, referring to practical, industry-standard courses such as Construction or Hospitality.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A Block
- The administrative hub of the school, containing the front office, principal's office, and staff rooms.
- B Block
- Classrooms primarily used for Social Sciences and general studies.
- C Block
- The science wing containing specialized laboratories.
- D Block
- Classrooms primarily used for Mathematics and English.
- Daily Notices
- The morning announcements read during roll call or posted on Sentral to inform students of daily events.
- E Block
- The creative arts wing for music and visual arts.
- EBC
- The Edmund Barton Centre, the school's large multi-purpose hall used for sports, assemblies, and formal exams.
- Edmund Barton Hall
- The primary assembly hall used for formal ceremonies, exams, and large indoor gatherings.
- F Block
- The TAS (Technological and Applied Studies) building for industrial arts.
- Late Note
- A required slip from the office if a student arrives after the morning bell.
- Late Start
- Refers to Tuesday mornings when school starts later due to staff professional development.
- Moodle
- The online learning management system where teachers post course materials and assignments.
- Opal
- The NSW transport card required for students to access free or subsidized travel to and from school via bus or train.
- Opal Card
- The mandatory transit smartcard used by students for travel on school buses and the Sydney Trains network.
- Period 0
- Classes scheduled to take place before the official start of the school day, typically for senior elective subjects.
- Roll Call
- The mandatory morning registration period where attendance is taken and notices are shared.
- Sentral
- The digital student portal used to access daily timetables, attendance records, and academic reports.
- Terry Fox Run
- A major annual school event and fundraiser where students run a course through the school and local area.
- The 544
- A common public bus route frequently used by students to commute between the school and Macquarie Park.
- The Diary
- The physical student planner required for tracking homework and used as a formal hall pass during class time.
- The Gym
- The indoor sports center used for PE classes and basketball games.
- The Hall
- The Edmund Barton Hall, the school's main assembly space used for formal ceremonies, performances, and exams.
- The Library
- The central resource center for research, independent study, and borrowing educational materials.
- The Oval
- The large grass field used for rugby, soccer, and outdoor sports training.
- The Oval
- The main grass sports field used for PDHPE classes and lunchtime recreation.
- The Pavilion
- A dedicated building used for sports-related activities and physical education classes.
- The Quad
- The central courtyard area where students often gather during breaks.
- The Uniform Shop
- The on-site facility where students purchase school-specific attire and equipment.
- Tuesday Late Start
- A weekly occurrence where the school day begins later than usual to accommodate staff professional development.
- Uniform Shop
- The on-site store where students purchase the mandatory green blazer and other school attire.
- Vimiera Road
- The main road access point for the school where most student drop-offs and bus arrivals occur.
- Week A/B
- The fortnightly rotating schedule; students must check if it is an 'A' or 'B' week to know their specific classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 3 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 32 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.