The term dates relate to all schools within the Berkhamsted School’s Group.
The Boarding Houses are generally open during term time and closed from the afternoon of the last day of term. Please refer to the calendar for specific dates and times when making travel plans.
Please note that these dates are published in advance to facilitate planning. However, they may be subject to change if there are national changes to bank holidays, or if they become out of line with local education authority dates which are only published a year in advance.
Michaelmas Term 2022 |
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| New Staff Induction | Thursday 1 September |
| INSET – Pupils not in school | Friday 2 September and Monday 5 September |
| New Boarders arrive and welcome reception | Sunday 4 September 14:30 – 17:00 arrive, 18:00 – 20:00 reception |
| Induction day for new boarders | Monday 5 September |
| Berkhamsted Sixth Welcome Evening for Y12 – students and parents | Monday 5 September 19:00 – 21:00 |
| Induction Day: Induction Day: All Y7 and Y12. New Y9 & 10s (girls) and Y9 New Joiners (boys) | Tuesday 6 September |
| All Boarders return | Tuesday 6 September by 21:00 |
| Term Starts | Wednesday 7 September |
| Half Term | Monday 24 October – Friday 4 November inclusive |
| Boarders return | Sunday 6 November by 21:00 |
| Term Ends | Friday 16 December – Normal school day for all pupils. Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
Lent Term 2023 |
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| All Boarders return | Sunday 8 January by 21:00 |
| Term Starts | Monday 9 January |
| INSET Day – Pupils not in school | Friday 10 February |
| Half Term | Monday 13 February – Friday 17 February inclusive |
| Boarders return | Sunday 19 February by 21:00 |
| Term Ends | Thursday 30 March – normal school day for all pupils. Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
| INSET Day – Pupils not in school | Friday 31 March |
Trinity Term 2023 |
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| Boarders return | Sunday 16 April by 21:00 |
| Term Starts | Monday 17 April |
| School Holiday | Monday 1 May (Boarding Houses remain open) |
| Half Term | Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June inclusive |
| Boarders return | Sunday 4 June by 21:00 |
| Prize Day | Saturday 1 July |
| Term Ends | Friday 7 July – normal school day for all pupils. Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
Michaelmas Term 2023 |
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| New Staff Induction | Thursday 31st August |
| INSET – Pupils not in school | Friday 1 September and Monday 4 September |
| New Boarders arrive and welcome reception | Sunday 3 September 14:30 – 17:00 arrive, 18:00 – 20:00 reception |
| Induction day for new boarders | Monday 4 September |
| Berkhamsted Sixth Welcome Evening for Y12 – students and parents | Monday 4 September 19:00 – 21:00 |
| Induction Day: Induction Day: All Y7 and Y12. New Y9 & 10s (girls) and all Y9 New Joiners (boys) | Tuesday 5 September |
| All Boarders return | Tuesday 5 September by 21:00 |
| Term Starts | Wednesday 6 September |
| Half Term | Wednesday 18 October – Wednesday 1 November |
| Boarders return | Wednesday 1 November by 21:00 |
| Term Ends | Friday 15 December – Normal school day for all pupils. Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
Lent Term 2024 |
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| Boarders return | Sunday 7 January by 21:00 |
| Term Starts | Monday 8 January |
| Boarders | Thursday 15 February – boarders may leave after 16:30 |
| INSET – Pupils not in school | Friday 16 February |
| Half Term | Monday 19 February – Friday23 February inclusive |
| Boarders return | Sunday 25 February by 21:00 |
| Term Ends | Wednesday 27 March – normal school day for all pupils. Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
| INSET – Pupils not in school | Thursday 28 March |
Trinity Term 2024 |
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| Boarders return | Sunday 14 April by 21:00 |
| Term Starts | Monday 15 April |
| School Holiday | Monday 6 May (Boarding Houses remain open) |
| Boarders | Friday 24 May – Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
| Half Term | Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May inclusive |
| Boarders return | Sunday 2 June by 21:00 |
| Term Ends | Friday 5 July – normal school day for all pupils. Boarding Houses close at 18:00 |
Please note that these dates are published in advance to facilitate planning. However, they may be subject to change if there are national changes to bank holidays, or if they become out of line with local education authority dates which are only published a year in advance.