Appendix 2: Term Dates for College Leaders
Arrival
College Leaders must arrive on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 (this date differs to that which appears on your 2026 College Leader Agreement). It’s fine to arrive at any time on that day; there won’t be any training activities on the 27th so as to allow you time to arrive, settle in, catch up, etc. The formal training programme will start on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
First Semester Break (3 - 12 April)
College Leaders can leave from Thursday, 2 April and return by Sunday, 12 April by no later than 10 pm.
As least two College Leaders will be required to stay at the College during this break.
Mid-Year Break (18 June to 12 July)
College Leaders can leave from Wednesday, 17 June. All must be back for re-training on Thursday, 9 July no later than 10 pm.
As least two College Leaders will be required to stay for the first part and another two for the second part of this break. The changeover period is at noon on Sunday, 29 June.
Second Semester Break (29 August to 6 September)
College Leaders can leave from Friday, 28 August and return by Sunday, 6 September by no later than 10 pm.
As least three College Leaders will be required to stay at the College during this break.
End of Year (last exams are on 7 November)
College Leaders are expected to stay until Sunday, 8 November. You must leave the College by 12 noon on this date.
Weekends
See the Head of College about weekends away during the year.