2023-2024 Term 1 Week Endings, Holidays, and Vacation Dates Out (Download Now)

The new academic year started today across the country for public schools. In this post, we provide a detailed term calendar covering the 2023-2024 Term 1 Week Endings, Holidays, and Vacation Dates.
The first term of the academic year is a 12-week period which starts on 3rd October and ends on Thursday 21st December 2023.
Schools will break for a one-day Holiday in the 9th week on December 1st, 2023 which marks the 2023 Farmers Day celebration.
This will be followed by the Revision week for the term in the 10th week.
Examinations for the first term will start on Monday 11th December to Friday, December 15, 2023.
Schools will vacate on 21st December for the Christmas and New Year and return on 9th January 2024 for term 2.
The 2023/2024 Term 1 Week Endings and all the details can be downloaded here at the end of the post.
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2023/2024 Term 1 Week Endings, Holidays, Vacation Dates
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TERM 1 – SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2023/2024 | ||
Week | Week End | Events/Short Breaks |
1 | Friday, October 6, 2023 | |
2 | Friday, October 13, 2023 | |
3 | Friday, October 20, 2023 | |
4 | Friday, October 27, 2023 | |
5 | Friday, November 3, 2023 | |
6 | Friday, November 10, 2023 | |
7 | Friday, November 17, 2023 | |
8 | Friday, November 24, 2023 | |
9 | Friday, December 1, 2023 | Farmers Day (1st Dec.) |
10 | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Revision |
11 | Friday, December 15, 2023 | Examination Week |
12 | Friday, December 22, 2023 | End of First Term (Dec. 21st) |
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Download the PDF version of the calendar: DOWNLOAD Term 1 Calendar
To plan an effective term for learners, teachers should:
- Set clear and achievable learning objectives. What do you want your learners to know and be able to do by the end of the term? Break down your overall goals into smaller, more manageable steps.
- Get to know your learners. What are their prior knowledge and skills? What are their interests and learning styles? Use this information to tailor your teaching and learning activities to their needs.
- Choose a variety of teaching and learning activities. Use a mix of individual, group, and whole-class activities to keep learners engaged and motivated. Incorporate activities that appeal to all learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
- Provide opportunities for practice and feedback. Learners need to have the opportunity to practice what they are learning and receive feedback on their progress. This helps them to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to make progress.
- Assess learning regularly. Use a variety of assessment methods to measure learners’ progress and to identify areas where they need additional support.
- Differentiate instruction. Provide different levels of support and challenge to learners, depending on their individual needs.
- Create a positive and supportive learning environment. Encourage learners to ask questions and to take risks. Celebrate their successes and provide support when they need it.
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