Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 3, 2026 – Jul 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- Break
- The designated morning interval period where students can purchase snacks or light refreshments.
D
- DMAT
- Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, the multi-academy trust that oversees Okehampton College.
L
- Lunch
- The main midday meal break during the school day.
O
- OC
- Common official abbreviation for Okehampton College used in internal documents and sports branding.
- Oke
- A common local and student nickname for the school and the surrounding town of Okehampton.
P
- PTFA
- The Parent, Teachers and Friends Association, which organizes fundraising and school events.
S
- SEND
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, the department providing student support and tailored learning.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary dining hall where students purchase and eat hot and cold meals.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ClassCharts
- The online portal used by students and parents to track homework, behavior points, and school achievements.
- ParentPay
- The secure online system used for all school-related payments, including canteen meals and school trips.
- Progress Reports
- Formal academic updates sent to parents several times a year to track student attainment.
- Sixth Form
- Refers to the post-16 education years (Years 12 and 13) within the college structure.
- Sixth Form Centre
- The dedicated building and common area for students in Years 12 and 13.
- The Gym
- The indoor sports facility used for PE lessons and extracurricular sports clubs.
- The Hub
- A student support area designated for pastoral care, inclusion, and well-being services.
- The Octagon
- A multi-purpose space used for drama performances, assemblies, and school meetings.
- The Pavilion
- The building located near the sports fields used for physical education and athletic changing.
- the_hot_canteen
- The Hot Canteen
- Tutor Time
- The mandatory daily morning session where students meet with their assigned tutor for registration and pastoral activities.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 3, 2026 – Jul 21, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 11 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.