The information contained within this section is specifically relevant to the Temple Christian College Mile End Campus. Our school calendar closely follows the South Australian Schools Term Dates with four terms, traditionally commencing on a Monday morning at 8.30am. Life at Temple Christian College features a number of key events each term which are clearly outlined within our Calendar of Events.
2020 Term Dates - Temple Christian College
| Term One | Tuesday 28 January | to Friday 3 April (Earlier close date due to COVID-19) |
| Term Two | Monday 27 April | to Friday 3 July |
| Term Three | Monday 20 July | to Friday 25 September |
| Term Four | Monday 12 October | to Friday 4 December - Last Day of Classes |
| Presentation Evening - Changed due to COVID-19. Refer to the information below for details |
Important Information - Presentation Evening 2020 - Update due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and the restrictions to public events, the Temple Christian College annual Presentation Evening for 2020 will not proceed in its traditional format. In place of an all school event, Temple Christian College will be hosting a series of events which will enable the school to proceed with all year level celebrations in a COVID-19 safe environment. These events include:
• Year 12 Final Assembly & Breakfast for students and staff
• Year 11 Awards Assembly for students and staff
• Year 12 Graduation Night for Year 12 students, their families and staff
• Year 12 Formal
• Year 7 to 10 Final Awards Assembly for students and staff
These events were confirmed in an announcement to the Temple Christian College community on Thursday 27th August 2020.
Click here to view 2020 End of Year Events - Presentations & Celebrations Calendar
Click here to view 2020 End of Year Presentation announcement
Click here to view Year 12 End of Year Events
2020 Key Staff Dates - Temple Christian College
Click here to refer to the 2020 Key Dates for Staff at Temple Christian College.
Term 1 commences on Tuesday 28th January at 8.30am. All students will be expected to be in their full summer uniform.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during this first term including:
- Camps for Year Levels 12, 10 and 8
- Open Evening
- Interhouse competitions for swimming and athletics
- Yr 7 to 9 information meetings & new families BBQ
- Fundraising Days & public holidays
Term 1 Key Events:
| January 28 | First day of Term 1 |
| January 31 | Interhouse Swimming Carnival |
| February 5 to 7 | Year 12 Camp |
| February 11 to 14 | Year 10 Camp |
| February 11 | Parents & Friends Meeting 7.30pm |
| February 14 | Parents Prayer Group - 8.30 – 9.30am |
| February 18 | Yr7, 8 & New Families Information Night Yr7, 8 & New Families BBQ Dinner |
| February 18 | Year 8 HPV Immunisation |
| February 24 | School Photo & ID Day |
| February 25 | SSSSA Swimming |
| February 26 to 28 | Year 8 Camp |
| February 28 | The Rite Journey Calling & Departure Dawn Ceremony Yr9 |
| February 28 | Parents Prayer Group - 8.30 – 9.30am |
| February 28 to 3 March | Compass School Conference - Canberra - Head Prefects |
| March 3 | SACSA Swimming |
| March 4 | Interhouse Athletics Carnival |
| March 5 | School Photo & Id - Catch up Day |
| March 9 | Public Holiday |
| March 10 | Parents & Friends Meeting 7.30pm |
| March 13 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| March 18 | SACSA 9/10 & Open Table Tennis (Boys & Girls) - Cancelled |
| March 19 | SACSA 7/8 Table Tennis (Boys & Girls) - Cancelled |
| March 19 | Parents Prayer Breakfast – 6.30 – 7.30am - Cancelled |
| March 19 | Open Evening – Postponed until later in the year |
| March 27 | Parents Prayer Group, 8.30 to 9.30am |
| March 27 | Casual Day & Yr11 Food Fiesta for PNG |
| March 31 | SACSA Athletics - Cancelled |
| March 30 to April 3 |
Week 10 - Students encouraged to work from home if possible. All students will engage with online learning either from home or from school. |
| April 3 | New Last Day of Term 1 - Due to COVID-19 |
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School Holidays - Monday 6 April to Friday 24 April |
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| WEEK 10&11 EVENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 | |
| Yr8 Community Service Days - Cancelled | |
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Yr 12 Prefect Leadership Day - Cedar College - Postponed until later in the year |
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| Yr7 Community Service Days - Cancelled | |
| Year 11 Streetsmart excursion - Cancelled | |
| Parent Teacher Interviews - Format Changed | |
| SASSA Athletics - Cancelled |
Term 2 will commence on Monday 27th April. Temple Christian College will continue with online learning for all year levels and subjects.
Important Information:
In line with the restrictions imposed for the management of the COVID-19 virus, the Term 2 Calendar of Events will experience a number of disruptions and changes from week to week. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to keeping you up to date with all the latest updates as they come to hand.
Term 2 Key Events:
| April 27 | First Day of Term 2 - Online Learning commences |
| May 1 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| Year 11 Physics Excursion to St Kilda | |
| Interhouse Cross Country - Cancelled | |
| The Rite Journey Botanical Gardens Day Yr9 | |
| SACSA Open Volleyball Boys & Girls - Cancelled | |
| Troubie History Performance Yr7 &8 History | |
| Naplan Testing- Year 7 & 9 - Cancelled | |
| May 11 | Return to class activity - online material still in use |
| May 12 | Parents & Friends Meeting – 7.30pm |
| Poetry in Action English | |
| May 15 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| May 18 | Return to face to face teaching - Online Learning Program ends |
| Brainstorm Production Year 9 | |
| SACSA Open Touch Football Boys & Girls - Cancelled | |
| Year 11 Physics Uni SA Excursion Day | |
| SACSA Yr7/8 Touch Football Boys & Girls - Cancelled | |
| Year 10/11 Drama Night - Postponed | |
| SACSA Yr9/10 Touch Football Boys & Girls - Cancelled | |
| May 29 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| Quiz Night Fundraising Event - Parents & Friends - Postponed | |
| SACSA Cross Country - Cancelled | |
| Year 7 Breakfast | |
| Year 9 Drama Night, 7.30pm at the school - Postponed | |
| SSSSA Cross Country - Cancelled | |
| June 5 |
Fundraising - Casual Day & Food Fiesta |
| June 8 | Public Holiday |
| Year 12 Stage 2 Drama Production - Postponed | |
| June 9 | Parents & Friends Meeting - 7:30pm |
| SACSA Yr7/8 Netball Boys & Girls - Cancelled | |
| June 12 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| SACSA Yr9/10 & Open Netball Boys & Girls - Cancelled | |
| Year 10 Meningococcal B Immunisation | |
| Yr11 & 12 Study Day - Cancelled | |
| Yr11 & 12 Exams - Cancelled | |
| Meet the Writers English Excursion | |
| Parents Prayer Breakfast – 6.30 – 7.30am | |
| Prefects Day @ Mile End Sunrise Year 7 Day Year 11 Retro Ball, 7pm in the Shed |
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| Year 12 Line Day - Cancelled | |
| June 26 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| Year 12 Line Days - Cancelled Year 11 Work Experience - Cancelled |
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| Year 10 Exams - Cancelled | |
| Year 8 & 9 Exams - Cancelled | |
| July 3 | Last day of Term 2 - School finishes at 3pm |
| PNG Mission Trip - Cancelled |
Term 3 commences on Monday 20th July at 8.30am. Winter Uniform still applies.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during the third term including:
- Balaklava Eisteddfod
- Performing Arts Performances
- Student Free Day
- Year 9 camp
Term 3 Key Events:
| July 20 | First Day of Term 3 |
| July 24 | PNG Mission Trip Returns - Cancelled |
| July 24 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| July 27 | The Rite Journey Day (Boys Hike & Girls West Care) Yr9 |
| July 28 | The Rite Journey Day (Boys West Care & Girls Hike) Yr9 |
| July 29 | SACSA: Open Basketball (Boys &Girls) |
| July 30 | SACSA: 9/10 Basketball (Boys &Girls) |
| July 31 | SACSA: 7/8 Basketball (B&G) |
| July 31 |
Balaklava Eisteddfod - Cancelled |
| August 4 | Student, Parent & Teacher Interviews Year 11 & 12 Subject Selection Interviews |
| August 4 | Parents & Friends Meeting – 7.30pm |
| August 5 | Year 9&10 Troubie History Performance 8:45-10:0am “Vietnam: Dusted Off” |
| August 7 | Parents Prayer Group - 8.30 - 9.30am |
| August 14 | The Rite Journey: Trangia cooking session during PE lessons |
| August 17 | Year 10 Migration Museum & Holocaust Museum Excursion - History - To be advised |
| August 19 | SACSA: 7/8 Football (Boys &Girls) |
| August 20 | DANCE: Senior Dance Performance @ 7pm |
| August 20 | SACSA: 9/10 Football (Boys &Girls) |
| August 21 | SACSA: Open Football (Boys &Girls) |
| August 21 | Parents Prayer Group – 8:30 – 9:30am |
| August 24 | Yr 10 Meningococcal B (Dose 2) & Meningococcal ACWY (1 Dose) |
| August 26 | Poetry in action 11:30am and 1:30pm - English |
| August 27 | Senior Drama Production 7.30pm - The Parks Theatre |
| August 28 | Senior Drama Production 7.30pm - The Parks Theatre |
| August 31 | Staff v Student Netball |
| September 1 | Parents & Friends Meeting - 7.30pm |
| September 3 |
Fundraising Casual Day for World Vision |
| September 4 | Photo Day - Sports Teams/Extra-curricular |
| September 4 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| September 7 | Thanksgiving Service - Cancelled |
| September 10 | Parents Prayer Breakfast – 6.30 – 7.30am |
| September 10 | Musical Showcase - To be advised |
| September 11 | Student Free Day |
| September 14 | Year 8 HPV Immunisation (Dose 2) |
| September 14 - 28 | Mission Trip to Cambodia - Cancelled |
| September 16 | SACSA: 7/8 Soccer (Boys &Girls) |
| September 17 | SACSA: 9/10 Soccer (Boys &Girls) |
| September 18 | SACSA: Open Soccer (Boys &Girls) |
| September 18 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| September 21 to 25 | Year 9 Camp |
| September 25 | Last day of Term 3 - School finishes at 3pm |
Term 4 commences on Monday 12th October at 8.30am. Summer Uniform applies. All students will be expected to switch back to their full summer uniform.
There are a number of key events that take place in the life of the school during the fourth term including:
- End of Year celebrations and excursions
- Year 12 Formal
- Semester 2 Exams – Year levels 8 to 12
- End of Year all school Presentation Evening
Term 4 Key Events:
| October 12 | First Day of Term 4 |
| October 14 | Bike Safety - Year 7s 10am-12pm |
| October 16 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| October 20 | Parents & Friends Meeting – 7.30pm |
| October 21 | SACSA Yr9/10 Volleyball |
| October 22 | SACSA: 7/8 Volleyball (Boys &Girls) |
| October 23 | Yr12 Breakfast & Final Assembly- Students and staff only. |
| October 29 | Year 11 Physics Ingenuity excursion |
| October 30 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| November 5 | Dance Cabaret Night |
| November 6 | Year 9 Summit to Sea Bushwalk |
| November 9 to 12 | Year 8 PAT Testing |
| November 11 | Year 9 Zoo Excursion |
| November 12 | The Rite Journey Year 9 Homecoming Ceremony Evening |
| November 13 | Local Missions Casual Day |
| November 16 | Year 11 Final Awards Assembly - Live Stream |
| November 17 | Last Day of Year 11 Lessons Student v Staff Volleyball |
| November 18 | Year 11 Beach Excursion |
| November 19 | Year 11 Study Day |
| November 19 | Music Twilight Concert |
| November 20 to 27 | Yr11 Exams |
| November 24 | Year 12 Graduation Night - Adelaide Oval |
| November 24 | The Rite Journey Information night for Year 8 students and parents |
| November 24 | Parents & Friends Meeting – 7.30pm |
| November 25 | Orientation Day – Year 7 & 8 for 2021 |
| November 26 | Year 12 Formal |
| November 27 | Parents Prayer Group – 8.30 – 9.30am |
| November 27 | Yr11 Exams Conclude |
| November 30 | Year 7 to 10 Final Awards Assembly - Live Stream |
| December 1 | Year 7 Café Celebration Evening - Cancelled |
| December 2 to 4 | Year 9 & 10 Exams |
| December 3 to 4 | Year 8 Exams |
| December 3 | Yr7 Fun Day Out |
| December 3 | Parents Prayer Breakfast – 6.30 – 7.30am |
| December 4 | Term 4 Classes conclude at 12 Noon |
2021 Term Dates - Temple Christian College
| Term One | Monday 1 February | to Friday 9 April |
| Term Two | Tuesday 27 April | to Friday 2 July |
| Term Three | Wednesday 21 July | to Friday 24 September |
| Term Four | Monday 11 October | to Friday 3 December - Last Day of Classes |
| Presentation Evening | Thursday 9 December - Compulsory event for all students |
