One Tree Hill College 2026 Key Dates

Term 1: 

January 19                      School reception open
January 29                        Year 9 Powhiri and Orientation Day
January 30                        Full School Year 9-13 on Timetable
February 6                        Waitangi Day
February 12                      Athletics Day, Mt Smart Stadium
February 17                      Year 9 Parent Information Evening, 6pm
March 18 - 21                    Polyfest
March 23-27                      Summer Tournament Week
March 27                           Non-uniform Charity Fundraising led by Miro Whānau
April 2-5                             Polyfest
April 2                              Term 1 Ends 

Term 2

April 20                              Term 2 Starts
April 27                               ANZAC day observed
May 21                               Achievement Interviews (8am – 7pm)
June 1                                King’s Birthday
June 19                              Non-uniform Charity Fundraising led by Tawa Whānau
July 3                                 Term 2 Ends 

Term 3:

July 20                              Term 3 Starts
August 18                          Achievement Interviews (8am – 7pm)
August 31-4 Sept              Winter Sports Tournament Week
September 11                    Non-uniform Charity Fundraising led by Hinau Whānau
September 25                   Term 3 Ends 

Term 4:

October 12                         Term 4 Starts
October 13-22                  Senior NCEA Practice Exams
October 23                       Non-uniform Charity Fundraising led by Kowhai Whānau
October 26                       Labour Day
November 5                     Senior Prizegiving
November 10                   NCEA External Examinations begin
November 27                   Transition Day for Year 8 Students 2027
December 9                     Junior Prizegiving, 9:45am
December 9                     Term 4 Ends for Students

***All dates are subject to change