School Calendar

2026–2027 Academic Year at a Glance

Key dates for the full school year. All dates are subject to change; please check back regularly.

Date Event Category Details
Sep 8, 2026 First Day of School — First Term Begins Academic All students resume; morning assembly at 8:00 AM
Sep 26, 2026 * Eid al-Maulud (Prophet's Birthday) Holiday Public holiday — school closed
Oct 1, 2026 Independence Day Holiday National holiday — school closed
Oct 24, 2026 Parent-Teacher Meeting Academic No classes; scheduled appointments with teachers
Nov 15, 2026 Annual Open Day Event 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, prospective families welcome
Nov 26, 2026 Mid-Term Break Holiday No school; classes resume Nov 30
Dec 7–11, 2026 First Term Examinations Exams All classes; half-day schedule for exams
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 End of Term / Christmas & New Year Break Holiday No school; includes Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26), and New Year's Day (Jan 1). Second Term begins Jan 11
Jan 11, 2027 Second Term Begins Academic All students resume
Feb 12, 2027 Inter-House Sports Competition Event Annual athletics competition, all houses
Feb 25, 2027 Mid-Term Break Holiday No school; classes resume Mar 1
Mar 10, 2027 * Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Holiday Public holiday — school closed. Two-day observance
Mar 22–26, 2027 Second Term Examinations Exams All classes
Mar 27 – Apr 11, 2027 Term Break Holiday No school; includes Good Friday (Mar 26) and Easter Monday (Mar 29). Third Term begins Apr 12
Apr 12, 2027 Third Term Begins Academic All students resume
May 1, 2027 Workers' Day Holiday Public holiday — school closed
May 17, 2027 * Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) Holiday Public holiday — school closed. Two-day observance
May 24 – Jun 11, 2027 WAEC/NECO Examinations (SS 3) Exams Senior Secondary 3 final examinations
Jun 12, 2027 Democracy Day Holiday Public holiday — school closed
Jun 14, 2027 Mid-Term Break Holiday No school; classes resume Jun 17
Jun 21–25, 2027 Third Term Examinations (SS 1 & SS 2) Exams SS 1 and SS 2 examinations
Jul 3, 2027 Graduation & Prize-Giving Day Event SS 3 graduation ceremony, 10:00 AM
Jul 16, 2027 Last Day of School — Third Term Ends Academic End of session; vacation begins

* Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar. Exact dates are subject to the sighting of the moon and official announcement by the Sultan of Sokoto.

Upcoming Events

  • 8 Sep
    First Day of School — First Term Begins

    All students resume. Morning assembly at 8:00 AM. New student orientation begins at 9:00 AM.

  • 24 Oct
    Parent-Teacher Meeting

    Parents and guardians meet with teachers to review student progress. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. No classes for students.

  • 12 Feb
    Inter-House Sports Competition

    Annual athletics competition between school houses. Football, relay races, and field events. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the school field.

  • 3 Jul
    Graduation & Prize-Giving Day

    SS 3 graduation ceremony, academic prizes, and valedictory speech. 10:00 AM at the school assembly hall. Parents and guests welcome.