Term Dates and Holidays for 2026
Monday 26 January - Term 1 begins - Staff Only Day
Wednesday 28 January - Year 9 begins
Friday 30 January - All other Year levels begin
Friday 6 February - Waitangi Day Observed
Monday 9 March - MOE Curriculum Teacher Only Day
Thursday 2 April - Term 1 Ends
During holiday break:
Friday 3 April - Easter Friday
Sunday 5 April - Easter Sunday
Monday 6 April - Easter Monday
Monday 20 April - Term 2 Begins
Saturday 25 April - ANZAC Day – observed Monday 27 April
Friday 29 May - Special Character Staff Only Day
Monday 1 June - King's Birthday
Friday 3 July - Term 2 Ends
During holiday break:
Friday 10 July - Matariki Holiday
Monday 20 July - Term 3 Begins
Monday 17 August - MOE Curriculum Teacher Only Day
Friday 25 September - Term 3 Ends
Monday 12 October - Term 4 Begins
Monday 26 October - Labour Day
Friday 13 November - Canterbury Show Day
Friday 11 December - Term 4 Ends (Years 9 & 10)
As required by the Ministry of Education, please note these dates when booking holidays to avoid term time absence.
Senior Sign Out Day
Please be aware that it is compulsory for all Year 11, 12 and 13 students to sign out next Wednesday 3 December between 9-11am. All Year 11 and 12 students will have a sign out form and will be required to return all equipment, books, locker keys etc. Please note students will be sent home to collect items if there is anything still outstanding. Even if students do not have anything to return, they are still required to complete this process and to collect a magazine. Anyone who is not returning (including all Year 13 students) MUST COMPLETE AN OFFICIAL SIGN OUT FORM.
Staff are available on Wednesday for this to be completed. If students cannot make this day, they are required to email their Dean to arrange a time to come in on Thursday with a special exemption.
School uniform does not need to be worn on this day.
Overdue Library Books
Seniors should have returned all school library books. Please check your email for reminder notices if you are unsure if you have books to return. If books are not returned and invoice of $40 per book will be sent home.
From the Counsellor
If you have borrowed a Shakti Mat from Sally can you please return it as soon as possible.
Blazer Braiding
Braid can be purchased from the school office; the cost for a full blazer is $6 and a pocket is 50c.
If you would like to arrange for the blazer braid to be attached, please contact Urban Threads, 288 Main North Road (parking at the rear), Redwood, 021 0240 7796. Please ensure blazers are clean before being brought in for braiding. They also offer a dry-cleaning service for your convenience. Charges for sewing on of the braid are:
Year 13 full blazer is $58
Year 12 pocket is $18
Marian College Second Hand Uniform
If you have any good quality Marian College uniform you no longer need, our PTA can sell it on your behalf through the Second Hand Uniform Shop. We accept all current uniform items, as long as your items are clean and undamaged.
They are listed for the following prices:
Blazer: $80-$100
Kilt: $50-$100
Summer Dress: $25
Scarf: $10
Tie: $10
Blouse (monogrammed only): $25
PE Top: $10
PE Shorts: $10
Shell Jacket: $85
If your item sells within one year, the PTA takes 20% commission. Between 1-2 years, 50% commission is deducted. Over 2 years, PTA keeps 100% of the sale proceeds.
My Mahi
Students are encouraged to keep using the My Mahi app for goal setting and recording service hours throughout the year. As the summer school holidays approach, seniors might like to use the Careers Centre on the app to create a CV, look for local jobs and they can create a cover letter in the app as well. Check it out below.
Contact Details
General Enquiries:
Attendance Matters:
attendance@mariancollege.school.nz
AtFinancial Enquiries:
accounts@mariancollege.school.nz
Postal Address
2 Lydia Street
Northcote
Christchurch 8052
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