School holidays for the next 2 academic years are due to be agreed when the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet meets next week, with the 2-week October half term set to be scrapped from next year.
A change is proposed to the 2021-22 term calendar to respect the additional bank holiday on Friday 3rd June 2022, which will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As the date falls within the May half-term (30th May-3rd June), an additional day of holiday is proposed on 22nd December 2021 for Island pupils and teachers, extending the Christmas holiday.
At the same meeting next Thursday (15th July), the Cabinet is also due to set the school holiday timetable for the following academic year (2022-23). This includes a recommendation to revert back to a 1-week October half term and a 2-week Christmas break.
Councillor Debbie Andre, who leads on children’s services, education and skills, said:
“After nearly 18 months of a global pandemic, I’m sure Island families will be very keen to be able to look towards the future and plan some precious, quality time with their children.”
Isle of Wight School Holidays – 2021-22
Autumn Term
31st August 2021 – 21st December 2021 (based on the additional day being approved)
(Half term 18th October – 29th October 2022)
Spring Term
4th January 2022 – 8th April 2022
(Half term 21st – 25th February 2022)
Summer Term
25th April 2022 – 22nd July 2022
(Half term 30th May – 3rd June 2022)
Isle of Wight School Holidays – 2022-23
Autumn Term
1st September 2022 – 16th December 2022
(Half term 24th October – 28th October 2022)
Spring Term
3rd January 2023 – 31st March 2023
(Half term 13th February – 17th February 2023)
Summer Term
17th April – 21st July 2023
(Half term 29th May – 2nd June 2023)
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