Academic calendar
Term 3 runs Jul 20, 2027 – Sep 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 3Relevant now
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- Term 1
- Term 2
- Term 3
- Term 4
Campus language
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Showing 6 of 6 terms
M
- Matric
- A Grade 12 student or the final year of secondary school.
- Matric Dance
- The formal farewell event for graduating seniors, equivalent to a prom.
R
- RCL
- Representative Council of Learners; the official student leadership and governance body.
S
- SGB
- School Governing Body; the entity responsible for school policy, including parents, teachers, and staff.
- Sharp sharp
- A common South African greeting or expression of agreement used frequently by students.
T
- The Hostel
- The on-campus residential facility for boarding students, often referred to simply as 'the hostel' in official and student communications.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin Block
- The central administrative building containing the principal's office and staff facilities.
- LTSM
- Learner Teacher Support Material; refers to the textbooks and educational resources issued to students.
- NSC
- National Senior Certificate; the final matriculation examinations administered at the end of Grade 12.
- SASAMS
- The South African School Administration and Management System used for tracking student marks and attendance.
- Science Lab
- The dedicated facility for physical and life sciences practicals.
- Uniform
- The mandatory dress code that must be worn by all learners during school hours and official events.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 3 runs Jul 20, 2027 – Sep 22, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 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.