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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Term 4 2026 runs Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
10 entries Jul 21 → Sep 18, 2026
Term 3 2026
Oct 5 → Dec 10, 2026
Term 4 2026 Relevant now
Nov 16 → Dec 17, 2027
Academic Year 2026-2027
Jan 28 → Mar 25, 2027
Term 1 2027
Apr 13 → Jun 18, 2027
Term 2 2027
Jul 13 → Sep 17, 2027
Term 3 2027
Oct 4 → Dec 9, 2027
Term 4 2027
Nov 15 → Dec 22, 2028
Academic Year 2027-2028
Jan 27 → Mar 31, 2028
Term 1 2028
Apr 19 → Jun 23, 2028
Term 2 2028
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B C E H L M O P T B
Batten Batten House, a senior girls' boarding house.
BF Bartle Frere, a senior boys' boarding house. C
Call-over The formal roll call or registration process conducted within the boarding houses.
CCF Combined Cadet Force, a major co-curricular activity involving military training.
Colvin Colvin House, a senior girls' boarding house. E
EF Edmonstone, a senior boys' boarding house.
Exeat A mandatory weekend break during the term when the school closes and all students return home. H
HPA Haileybury Parents' Association, the organization for parents to engage with school life. L
Leave-out A designated weekend where students have the option to go home, unlike a mandatory Exeat.
LS Lower School, the dedicated house for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils. M
Melvill Melvill House, a senior girls' boarding house.
MUN Model United Nations, a prominent student organization that hosts a major annual conference. O
OH Old Haileyburian; a term used for alumni of the school. P
Prep The designated time in the evening for students to complete their homework and independent study. T
The Dome The main dining hall, famously topped by a large dome, where communal meals are served.
The Grubber The school's social hub and tuck shop/cafe where students can buy snacks.
Thomason Thomason House, a senior boys' boarding house.
Trevelyan Trevelyan House, a senior boys' boarding house. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
berwick_campus_canteen Berwick Campus Canteen
Big School The historic main hall used for assemblies, concerts, and formal school events.
brighton_campus_canteen Brighton Campus Canteen
Call-over Attendance is mandatory at these times to ensure student safety and accountability.
city_campus_canteen City Campus Canteen
Exeat Students must depart campus on these specific weekends; transport is usually coordinated for international students.
keysborough_campus_canteen Keysborough Campus Canteen
Prep A strictly enforced quiet period in houses to ensure academic focus.
The Chapel The school's central place of worship and a key architectural landmark.
The Quad The Terrace Quad, the central courtyard around which many of the school's historic buildings are situated.
The San The Sanatorium, the school's on-site medical and healthcare center.
The San Provides 24-hour nursing care and is the first point of contact for any student illness or injury. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Term 4 2026 runs Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 18 approved campus terms and 12 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. Using DormWay at Haileybury What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Haileybury
Haileybury Receives 24 Lyrebird Award Nominations Haileybury's 2026 mainstage productions, 'West Side Story' and 'Peter and the Starcatcher', have earned 24 nominations for the Lyrebird Awards, including Best Production and Best Ensemble.
Oct 21, 2026
Read More Haileybury Named Australian School of the Year 2026 Haileybury was honored as the Australian School of the Year at the 2026 Australian Education Awards, recognized for its excellence in academic results and wellbeing programs.
Aug 10, 2026
Read More Haileybury Rendall School Recognized as Regional School of the Year Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, part of the Haileybury network, was named the Regional School of the Year at the 2026 national education awards.
Aug 11, 2026
Read More Year 10 China Study Tour Explores Modern Industry Haileybury students recently returned from a China study tour where they engaged with peers at the Tianjin campus and explored major industrial and cultural landmarks.
Oct 8, 2026
Read More Haileybury operates under standard campus security protocols with no active emergency alerts currently reported as of October 21, 2026. Haileybury operates under standard campus security protocols with no active emergency alerts currently reported as of October 21, 2026.
Upcoming Events What's happening at Haileybury
Haileybury Pangea Online Information Session October 26, 2026
An online session providing information for prospective families about Haileybury Pangea's learning model and curriculum.
VCE Exams Commence October 26, 2026
The commencement of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) final examinations for Year 12 students.
Student-free Day November 2, 2026
A scheduled student-free day across Haileybury campuses, including City and Newlands ELC.
Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday November 3, 2026
School closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
Senior Schools Closed November 4, 2026
Senior schools remain closed following the Melbourne Cup holiday.
Class of 2021 5-Year Reunion November 6, 2026
The 5-year reunion for the Class of 2021 organized by the Old Haileyburians Association.
Year 7 & 8 Start Up Pitch and Social Justice Event November 12, 2026
A community event showcasing student startup pitches and social justice initiatives.
Term 1A Commences November 16, 2026
The early commencement of the 2027 academic year curriculum (Term 1A) for current students.
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