The lists below show examples of some key events that take place throughout the year. All events are subject to change and you will be contacted about arrangements for each of these closer to the time. Our PTA, the Ballakermeen High School Association have produced a helpful calendar of some of these important dates which can be downloaded and printed at home. Please note that this is intended as a guide only, and all dates shown are subject to change:
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Lesson Times
The school day is broken down into sessions including a tutor period, six lessons times and a lunch break. Students are required to be on the school premises no later than 8.45am so that they can be registered by their tutor. The school day ends at 3.20pm for students. For those who wish to stay after school and access resources for homework/coursework, partake in some self-directed study or even just read a book, the main library will remain open until 4.00pm each day.
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Period 1 (Registration) |
8.45am - 9.10am | 8.50am - 9.00am |
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PSHE |
9.00am - 9.45am | |
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Period 2 |
9.10am - 10.00am | 9.45am - 10.30am |
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Period 3 |
10.00am - 10.50am | 10.30am - 11.15am |
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Breaktime |
10.50am - 11.10am | 11.15am - 11.35am |
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Period 4 |
11.10am - 12.00pm | 11.35am - 12.20pm |
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Period 5 (Lunch: Years 7, 9 & 11) |
12.00pm - 12.50pm | 12.20pm - 1.05pm |
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Period 6 (Lunch: Years 8, 10, 12 & 13) |
12.50pm - 1.40pm | 1.05pm - 1.50pm |
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Period 7 |
1.40pm - 2.30pm | 1.50pm - 2.35pm |
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Period 8 |
2.30pm - 3.20pm | 2.35pm - 3.20pm |
School Term Times
Below is an outline of school terms and holiday dates as set out by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. Please note that all dates are subject to change: Latest version. If dates have to change, every effort will be taken to notify parents and carers where possible. Students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 may have exams taking place during the TT break.
2026/2027 |
2027/2028 |
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Autumn Term |
Inservice days (closed to pupils) |
Tue 1st Sep & Wed 2nd Sep 2024 |
Mon 6th Sep & Tue 7th Sep 2027 |
Open to pupils |
Thu 3rd Sep 2026 |
Wed 8th Sep 2027 |
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Half Term |
Mon 26th to Fri 30th Oct 2026 |
Mon 25th Oct to Fri 29th Oct 2027 |
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Close for Christmas |
Tue 22nd Dec 2026 |
Tue 21st Dec 2027 |
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Spring Term |
Open to pupils |
Wed 6th Jan 2027 |
Wed 5th Jan 2028 |
Half Term |
Mon 15th Feb to Fri 19th Feb 2027 |
Mon 14th Feb to Fri 18th Feb 2028 |
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Close for Easter |
Thu 25th Mar 2027 |
Fri 7th Apr 2028 |
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Summer Term |
Open to pupils |
Mon 12th Apr 2027 |
Mon 24th Apr 2028 |
Bank Holiday |
Mon 3rd May 2027 |
Mon 1st May 2028 |
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Bank Holiday |
Mon 31st May 2027 |
Mon 29th May 2028 |
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Inservice day (closed to pupils) |
Fri 28th May 2027 |
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Half Term (TT) |
Tue 1st Jun to Fri 11th Jun 2027 |
Thu 1st Jun to Fri 9th Jun 2028 |
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Tynwald Day |
Mon 5th Jul 2027 |
Wed 5th Jul 2028 |
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Close for Summer |
Fri 23rd Jul 2027 |
Fri 21st Jul 2028 |
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