All Schools set to Break for 6 Days for Mid-Term Break This June 2024
The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 school calendar, commonly known as the 2024 term dates, which applies to all primary and secondary schools in the country.
Term 1 Details
Under the 2024 calendar, all schools reopened for Term 1 on January 23, 2024. This term lasted for 13 weeks, concluding on April 21, 2024.
2024 Term 2 Schedule
All schools reopened for Term 2 on May 13, 2024, and this term is scheduled to run for 14 weeks. According to the Ministry’s calendar, all schools were initially set to break for half-term from June 29 to July 2. Following the end of Term 2 on August 12, there will be a holiday from August 12 to August 27, 2024.
However, based on a special request from the KESSHA Chair during the annual headteachers’ meeting, the half-term break for Term 2 has been revised. Now, all schools will take a half-term break from June 27 to July 2, 2024. This adjustment provides learners with a six-day break, including four school days and two weekend days.
Adjustments Due to Witnessed Floods
The 2024 school calendar has undergone several revisions to normalize the schedule disrupted by the Floods in the months of April and May which caused school opening to be pushed forward for two weeks. This made the President and the MOE to close the schools indefinitely until further notice.
This includes adjustments to term dates and break periods to ensure a smooth academic year. This has in-turn affected the Academic calendar because of the lost time equivalent to two weeks. Further weeks are set to be lost since it’s a must for the learners to break for another week for Mid-Term.
Detailed 2024 Term Dates for All Learners
Activity | School Opening Dates | School Closing Dates | Period/Duration |
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Term 1 | 23/1/2024 | 21/4/2024 | 13 weeks |
Half-term Break | 16/3/2024 | 19/3/2024 | 3 days |
Holiday | 22/4/2024 | 7/5/2024 | 2 weeks |
Term 2 | 8/5/2024 | 11/8/2024 | 14 weeks |
Half-term Break | 27/6/2024 | 2/7/2024 | 6 days |
Holiday | 12/8/2024 | 27/8/2024 | 2 weeks |
Term 3 | 28/8/2024 | 27/10/2024 | 9 weeks |
KCPE & KPSEA Exams | 30/10/2024 | 2/11/2024 | 4 days |
KCSE Exams | 3/11/2024 | 24/11/2024 | 3 weeks |
KCSE Marking | 27/11/2024 | 15/12/2024 | – |
Importance of the Revised School Calendar
The revised school calendar for 2024 is crucial for ensuring that the educational system returns to its regular schedule following the disruptions caused by the pandemic. The adjustments made, including the new half-term break dates, are designed to provide a balanced and effective academic year for all learners.
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How to Stay Updated
For more information and updates on the school calendar and term dates, parents, teachers, and students are encouraged to regularly check the Ministry of Education’s official website and other reliable sources.
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Schools et to Break for 6 Days for Mid-Term Break This June 2024