Academic calendar
Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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C
- Civvies
- Casual, non-uniform clothing worn by students on designated 'Civvies Days'.
M
- Matric
- A student in their final year of high school (Grade 12), or the final examinations themselves.
S
- SGB
- School Governing Body; the formal group managing school governance, often involving parent and staff representatives.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council; the elected body of students responsible for representing student interests to the administration.
T
- Tuck shop
- The on-campus kiosk where students purchase snacks, drinks, and light refreshments during breaks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Matric Dance
- The formal social event and farewell ball held annually for the graduating Grade 12 class.
- Prize Giving
- The annual formal ceremony where students are recognized for academic, sporting, and leadership achievements.
- Stationery list
- The required set of books and materials students must acquire at the start of the academic year.
- The Hall
- The central assembly building used for morning prayers, school meetings, and formal events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 5 approved campus terms and 4 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.