Dates and times
Term dates
Visit the department’s term dates for South Australian state schools.
You can also download the school term calendar (PDF).
School times
8.40am to 8.55am - Care group
8.55am to 9.45am - Lesson one
9.45am to 10.40am - Lesson two
10.40am to 11.00am - Recess
11.00am to 11.50am - Lesson three
11.50am to 12.45pm - Lesson four
12.45pm to 12.55pm - Lunch (lunch eating for Primary years)
12.55pm to 1.25pm - Lunch (lunch play for Primary years)
1.25pm to 2.15pm - Lesson five
2.15pm to 3.10pm - Lesson six
3.10pm - Home time
Earlier dismissal on Wednesdays
Avenues College has a shorter school day every Wednesday during school terms to facilitate staff professional development and meetings. Dismissal is at 2:15pm each Wednesday.
Wednesday schedule:
8.40am to 8.55am – Home group
8.55am to 9.45am – Lesson one
9.45am to 10.40am – Lesson two
10.40am to 11.00am – Recess
11.00am to 11.50am – Lesson three, Extended Care Group (Secondary years)
11.50am to 12.45pm – Lesson four
12.45pm to 12,55pm – Lunch (lunch eating for Primary years)
12.55pm to 1.25pm – Lunch (lunch play for Primary years)
1.25pm to 2.15pm – Lesson five
2.15pm – Home time
Key dates and times
For important dates and upcoming events at Avenues College, please visit our events page.