What academic term is relevant at Windermere Secondary School?

First Term 2027 runs from January 13, 2027 through March 19, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Windermere Secondary School student guide?

The guide includes 5 approved campus terms and 8 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Windermere Secondary School guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 5 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Windermere Secondary School student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

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School in cape town, western cape. Operating on a semester system.

cape town, western cape

575 students

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Student guide · First Term 2027

The semester, explained for Windermere Secondary School

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: First Term 2027
Campus terms: 5
Local details: 8

Academic calendar

First Term 2027 runs Jan 13, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries

Jan 13Mar 19, 2027
First Term 2027Relevant now
Apr 6Jun 25, 2027
Second Term 2027
Jul 20Sep 22, 2027
Third Term 2027
Oct 5Dec 8, 2027
Fourth Term 2027

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Campus language

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5 terms

G

GSA: The Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ advocacy and support.

T

The Caf: The school cafeteria where students purchase lunch and snacks.

W

WCC: Windermere Community Centre, which is integrated with the school and hosts youth programs.
Windy: A common shorthand nickname for Windermere Secondary School used by students and sports teams.
WSC: Windermere Student Council, the main student leadership and event-planning body.

Places and practicalities

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

8 details

Collab Days: Staff Collaboration days, which result in a late start for students according to the school calendar.
FIT: Flexible Instructional Time; a scheduled period where students choose which teacher to visit for extra help or self-directed study.
GoCard: The official student ID card required for school identification and to access TransLink student transit rates.
Large Gym: The primary gymnasium used for senior athletics and school-wide assemblies.
MyEd: MyEducation BC, the online portal used by students to check their grades, attendance, and course schedules.
school_tuck_shop: School Tuck Shop
Small Gym: The secondary gymnasium typically used for junior PE classes and intramurals.
The Portables: The temporary modular classrooms located outside the main school building.

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What academic term is relevant now?: First Term 2027 runs Jan 13, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 5 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

Median Rent

$600

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

200,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit, Golden Arrow Bus Services, Metrorail Western Cape suburban rail

Nearest Airports

Cape Town International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csa)

Avg Annual Temp

64.8°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Windermere Secondary School

Violent scenes at Windermere High School, three learners stabbed during confrontation

Violence broke out between groups of learners at Windermere High School, leading to three stabbings and an early dismissal. The incident, believed to be linked to racial tensions, prompted intensified police monitoring at the school.

Mar 18, 2026

Over 100 windows damaged in 'senseless' school vandalism

Windermere Secondary was among the schools targeted during a period of vandalism in the Western Cape, with over 100 windows reported damaged on the premises.

Feb 16, 2026

Kensington police and Metro police have been deployed to monitor the school following violent clashes between learners.

Western Cape Safe Schools Call Centre available for reporting school-related crime and abuse: 0800 45 46 47.

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Last Day of 2026 School Year

December 11, 2026

Windermere Secondary School

Official closing date for the fourth term of the 2026 academic year.

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Semester

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