Academic calendar
Term 3 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 3 2026Relevant now
- Term 4 2026
- Term 1 2027
- Term 2 2027
- Term 3 2027
- Term 4 2027
Campus language
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Showing 7 of 7 terms
J
- Juffrou
- The standard respectful term of address for a female teacher (Ma'am).
M
- Matriek
- A Grade 12 student; the final year of high school.
- Meneer
- The standard respectful term of address for a male teacher (Sir).
P
- Pouse
- The designated break periods between academic periods.
R
- RCL
- Representative Council of Learners; the official student leadership and governance body.
S
- Snoepie
- The school tuck shop where students purchase snacks, drinks, and light lunches during break times.
V
- VRL
- Verteenwoordigende Raad van Leerders; the Afrikaans designation for the Representative Council of Learners (RCL).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- D6
- The D6 Communicator app, which is the primary digital platform for school news, newsletters, and calendar updates.
- Die Saal
- The main school hall used for morning assemblies, formal ceremonies, and mid-year/final examinations.
- Die Vierkant
- The central quadrangle area where students congregate during social breaks.
- GDE
- Gauteng Department of Education; the provincial body governing admissions, curriculum, and official school regulations.
- LO
- Life Orientation; a mandatory subject covering physical education and life skills required for the National Senior Certificate.
- school_tuck_shop
- School Tuck Shop
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 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 6 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.