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Academic Calendar

2026/27 Academic Year
Term 1
School Calendar & Important Dates

Welcome to the Modern Brains Academy Academic Calendar for Term 1 of the 2026/27 Academic Year.

This calendar provides parents, guardians, students and staff with an easy-to-follow overview of important school activities, academic events, assessments, practical learning activities, parent engagement and key dates during the term.

Term 1 at a Glance

8th Sep, Monday

School Reopens

First day of Term 1 for the 2026/27 academic year.

9th Sep, Tuesday

Teaching & Learning Begins

Regular academic activities and classroom instruction.

24th Oct, Thursday

Parent Engagement

Parent and school engagement activities during the term.

24–25 Sep

Practical Science & Technology

Practical Science, ICT, Robotics and AI activities.

29–30 Oct

STEM & Technology Activities

Practical Science, STEM, ICT, Robotics and AI activities.

26–27 Nov

Practical STEM Activities

Practical Science, ICT, Robotics and AI learning activities.

8th - 16th Dec

End-of-Term Assessment

Internal assessments and examination activities.

18th dec, Friday

Term 1 Closes

Closing date for Term 1 of the 2026/27 academic year.

19th Dec - 5th January

Vacation

Term break following the completion of Term 1 activities.

September 2026

Opening Month • Orientation • Academic Foundation
8 September

School Reopening

Students return to school for the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year.

8 September

Orientation & Academic Preparation

Students and teachers settle into the new academic year and establish classroom routines and expectations.

7–11 September

Teacher Training & Digital Administration

School Management System training and digital administration activities.

14–18 September

Academic & Curriculum Review

Review of curriculum coverage, lesson planning and academic expectations.

24 Thursday

Practical Science Workshop

Students participate in practical Science learning activities using practical materials and equipment.

25 Friday

Practical ICT, Robotics & AI Workshop

Practical computing, Robotics and age-appropriate Artificial Intelligence activities for students.

28–30 September

Teaching Quality & Classroom Monitoring

Classroom observation, teacher support and instructional quality monitoring.

October 2026

Academic Progress • Teacher Development • STEM & Innovation
5–9 October

Assessment & Student Performance Review

Review of assessment practices, student performance and areas requiring academic support.

12–16 October

Teacher Professional Development

Professional learning, collaboration and support for improved classroom practice.

19–23 October

ICT Integration & Digital Learning

Strengthening the use of technology in teaching, learning and school administration.

29 Thursday

Practical Science & STEM Workshop

Practical Science and STEM activities connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications.

30 Friday

Practical ICT, Robotics & AI Workshop

Practical technology activities involving ICT, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

November 2026

Student Welfare • Parent Engagement • Intervention • STEM
2–6 November

Student Welfare, Discipline & Attendance

Review of student attendance, discipline and welfare-related matters.

9–13 November

Parent & School Engagement

Strengthening communication and collaboration between the school and parents.

16–20 November

Academic Intervention & Remedial Support

Targeted academic support for students requiring additional assistance.

26 Thursday

Practical Science & STEM Workshop

Practical Science and STEM learning activities.

27 Friday

Practical ICT, Robotics & AI Workshop

Practical ICT, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence activities for students.

30 November

Administration, Records & Institutional Review

Review of school records, administration and institutional systems.

December 2026

Evaluation • Final Academic Activities • Term Review
1–4 December

Administration & Institutional Review

Continued review of school records, systems and administrative processes.

7–11 December

Evaluation & Performance Review

Review of academic progress, teacher development, student participation and institutional priorities.

14–18 December

Final Review & Next-Phase Planning

Completion of term review and preparation for the next phase of school development.

8 - 16 December

End-of-Term Assessment / Examination

Internal end-of-term assessment activities.

18 December

Term 1 Closing

Final school activities and closing of Term 1.

Term 1 Academic Flow

The term is organized around a continuous cycle of teaching, monitoring, assessment, practical learning and improvement.

PHASE 1

Opening & Orientation

Establish routines, expectations and academic priorities.

PHASE 2

Teaching & Learning

Deliver curriculum content and monitor classroom progress.

PHASE 3

Assessment & Intervention

Identify learning gaps and provide targeted support.

PHASE 4

Evaluation & Review

Evaluate performance and prepare for the next academic phase.

Key Academic Focus Areas

Teaching & Learning

Effective curriculum delivery, lesson planning, classroom engagement and learner-centred teaching.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, monitoring of student performance and timely academic intervention.

Digital Learning

Responsible use of ICT and digital tools to support teaching, learning and school administration.

Practical STEM

Practical Science, ICT, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and innovation activities.

Practical STEM, ICT, Robotics & AI Activities

Practical Learning Throughout the Term

Modern Brains Academy will incorporate practical learning activities into the academic programme to give students opportunities to apply classroom knowledge.

Planned practical activity dates include 24–25 September 2026, 29–30 October 2026 and 26–27 November 2026.

Activities will include practical Science, ICT, Robotics, STEM and age-appropriate Artificial Intelligence learning.

Information for Parents & Guardians

Working Together for Student Success

Parents and guardians are encouraged to take note of the academic calendar and support students throughout the term.

  • Ensure students attend school regularly and arrive on time.
  • Support students with homework, revision and learning activities.
  • Pay attention to school announcements and important dates.
  • Participate in parent-school engagement activities.
  • Communicate promptly with the school regarding relevant concerns affecting a student's learning.
  • Encourage students to participate positively in academic, practical and co-curricular activities.

Calendar Guide

School Activities
Academic Activities
Parent Engagement
STEM / ICT / Robotics / AI
Assessment
Holiday / Break

Important Notice: The school reserves the right to adjust dates or activities where necessary. Parents and guardians should always refer to official school communications for confirmed dates, changes and additional announcements.