The King’s School West RandStudent Guide

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Student guide · Semester 2 2026

The semester, explained for The King’s School West Rand

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Semester 2 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
8

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.

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Campus language

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7 terms

B

Break
The designated recess periods between academic lessons.

C

Civvies
Casual, non-uniform clothing worn on specifically designated 'Civvies Days'.

I

Inter-house
Internal school competitions where students compete for points for their respective school houses.

M

Matric
A Grade 12 student in their final year of high school.

P

PAC
Parent Advisory Committee; the organization facilitating parent involvement in school activities.

R

RCL
Representative Council of Learners; the elected student leadership and governance body.

T

Tuck Shop
The school canteen where students purchase snacks, drinks, and pre-ordered lunches.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
aftercare_dining
Aftercare Dining
D6 Connect
The primary mobile application used by the school for all official communication, notices, and newsletters.
Karri
A secure mobile payment app used by parents and students for school events, outings, and tuck shop transactions.
MySchool Card
A community support card that allows parents to raise funds for the school through retail purchases.
The Hall
The primary assembly space used for school gatherings, prize givings, and indoor events.
The Quad
The central outdoor courtyard area where students gather during break times.
the_tuck_co_tuck_shop
The Tuck Co. (Tuck Shop)
Uniform Shop
The on-campus store where students must purchase official school clothing and sports kits.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 8 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.

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Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg

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Climate

Subtropical highland

Avg Annual Temp

60°F

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Campus News

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Heritage Day (Public Holiday)

September 24, 2026

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A public holiday in South Africa celebrating the cultural wealth of the nation.

Term 4 Starts

October 6, 2026

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The commencement of the fourth academic term for 2026.

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Email Domain

@kswr.org.za

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