Dear parents/guardians,
This is a draft version of the Portumna Community School calendar for the 2025/26 academic year. The finalised calendar will be available on the school app in August.
Wishing everyone an enjoyable and restful summer!
Best of luck to all students sitting State Exams this June.
Warm regards,
Portumna Community School
Return to School Dates
Wed 20 – Fri 22 August 2025: Staff Planning & Briefing
Fri 22 August: 1st Year Return only & CAIRDE
Mon 25 August: 1st & 6th Years return
Tue 26 August: 1st, 3rd & 6th Years return
Wed 27 August: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th Years return
Thu 28 August: All students return (including TY)
School Closures & Holidays
Mon 29 September: Flexi Day – School Closed
Mon 27 – Fri 31 October: Mid-Term Break
Thu 6 November: School Closed – Oide Child Protection Training
Tue 18 November: School Closed – Oide Subject Cluster Day
Mon 22 Dec – Fri 2 Jan: Christmas Holidays
Mon 2 February: St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday
Mon 9 February: School Closed – OIDE Visit
Mon 16 – Fri 20 February: Mid-Term Break
Mon 16 March: Flexi Day – School Closed
Tue 17 March: St. Patrick’s Day – School Closed
Mon 30 March – Fri 10 April: Easter Holidays
Mon 4 May: May Bank Holiday
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Wed 1 October: 6th & 3rd Year PT Meeting
Wed 19 November: 5th & 2nd Year PT Meeting
Thu 11 December: 1st Year & TY PT Meeting
Other Notable Events
9 October: Open Night
5th year Skiing Trip to Pontedilegno, Italy (January 31st – February 7th, 2026)
5th year LCVP Work Experience 3rd-6th Jan
2nd year Lake Garda Trip (May 2026, dates TBC)
14 May: Awards Ceremony
15 May: LC Graduation Mass
21 May: International Day to Celebrate Diversity
3 June 2026: State Exams Begin
Please note TY/LCA calendar will be issued separately by Mr. Smith.
Please note also this is a draft copy and is subject to change.
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