Academic calendar
Third Term 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Third Term 2026Relevant now
- Fourth Term 2026
- First Term 2027
- Second Term 2027
- Third Term 2027
- Fourth Term 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- Aweh
- A standard Cape Flats greeting used frequently between students on campus.
F
- Feeding Scheme
- The government-funded program providing daily hot meals to students in the school hall.
J
- Jol
- To have fun or attend a social event, often used in reference to school socials or the Matric Ball.
L
- Lekker
- A term used to describe a good vibe, a successful event, or something 'cool' at school.
R
- RCL
- Representative Council of Learners; the elected student leadership and prefect body.
S
- SGB
- School Governing Body; the committee of parents and staff that manages school governance.
T
- Tuckshop
- The on-campus kiosk where students purchase snacks, gatsbys, and drinks during breaks.
V
- Vlei
- The common shorthand name used by students and alumni to refer to Zeekoevlei High School.
W
- WCED
- Western Cape Education Department; the provincial authority that oversees the school's operations.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin Block
- The central building housing the principal's office and administrative staff.
- Golden Arrow
- The bus service used by many students to commute to the school from surrounding areas like Pelican Park.
- Interval
- The official term for the mid-morning school break or recess period.
- Matric Ball
- The formal farewell dance and celebration for Grade 12 students.
- NSC
- National Senior Certificate; the high-stakes final examinations written by Grade 12 (Matric) students.
- school_canteen
- School Canteen
- The Hall
- The primary venue for morning assemblies, community meetings, and final NSC examinations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Third Term 2026 runs Jul 21, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 7 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.