Term Dates

TERM DATES FOR 2020-21 and 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR: 

The latest Trust term dates for the 2020-21 academic year are shared via the link below, however, these are subject to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and families will be notified as soon as we can of any new arrangements.      The provisional term dates for 2021-22 academic year are now available via the link and in the drop down menu below.   

Trust Term Dates for 2020/2021 and 2021/2022

Goldfinch Term dates for 2020/2021

 

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      3rd Sep 2020
    • Half Term
      23rd Oct 2020 - 30th Oct 2020
    • Last day of term
      18th Dec 2020
    • Winter holidays
      21st Dec 2020 - 5th Jan 2021

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      5th Jan 2021
    • Half Term
      15th Feb 2021 - 19th Feb 2021
    • Last day of term
      31st Mar 2021
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      1st Apr 2021 - 16th Apr 2021

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      19th Apr 2021
    • Half Term
      31st May 2021 - 4th Jun 2021
    • Last day of term
      23rd Jul 2021
    • Further Information
      Monday 3 May- Bank Holiday
      Thursday 17 June -Professional development day(staff only-no students in school)

  • Autumn Term

    • First day of term
      2nd Sep 2021
    • Half Term
      25th Oct 2021 - 29th Oct 2021
    • Last day of term
      17th Dec 2021
    • Winter holidays
      20th Dec 2021 - 31st Dec 2021
    • Further Information
      2 and 3 Sept: Professional Development Day (no children in school)
      6 Sept: Phased return to school, details will be given to families
      12 Nov: Professional Development Day (no children in school)

  • Spring Term

    • First day of term
      3rd Jan 2022
    • Half Term
      14th Feb 2022 - 18th Feb 2022
    • Last day of term
      1st Apr 2022
    • Easter/Spring holidays
      4th Apr 2022 - 18th Apr 2022
    • Further Information
      3 Jan: Bank Holiday
      4 Jan: Professional Development Day (no children in school)
      5 Jan: Children return

  • Summer Term

    • First day of term
      19th Apr 2022
    • Half Term
      30th May 2022 - 3rd Jun 2022
    • Last day of term
      22nd Jul 2022
    • Summer holidays
      25th Jul 2022 - 31st Aug 2022
    • Further Information
      19 April: Children return
      2 May: Bank Holiday
      16 June: Professional Development Day (no children in school)
Posted on 24th June 2021

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Posted on 15th June 2021

Trust Update

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Posted on 1st March 2021

Risk Assessment

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Posted on 27th January 2021

Term Dates for 2021-22

The term dates for 2021-22 school year are now available from our Trust and are on the school's website page linked below.  Given the ongoing pandemic, all dates are subject to change and we will notify families of any changes as soon as it is possible to do so.  Term Dates
Posted on 1st January 2021

Spring Term Arrangements 2021

Happy New Year to all our families and staff.  Please see the notice HERE from the Trust regarding the Spring start of term arrangements.  If any Goldfinch families have not received the letter via email or the app, please contact the school via info@goldfinchprimary.org.uk
Posted on 16th December 2020

Contact tracing in the Christmas holidays

Please can we ask that if your child tests positive for coronavirus during 19-23 December you should contact the school via the info@goldfinchprimary.org.uk email address stating: the name, year and tutor group of the student, the date the test was taken, the date the symptoms began as well as your preferred contact number. The email will be monitored throug...
Posted on 9th October 2020

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Posted on 9th October 2020

Train to Teach Information Events

Applications are now open for teacher training placements for September 2021  The Sharing Excellence Partnership is a network of local primary and secondary schools aiming to recruit trainees with the potential to become outstanding teachers through employment based training.  If you wish to find out more about the application and training process, or to regist...
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