Key Dates 2026

Here's the place to find out about our upcoming exhibitions, exam times and term dates. 

2026 Year 11 Orientation

Year 11 orientation - January 29th - January 30th. Please arrive at the College at 8:45am for a 9:00am start. More information will be emailed to commencing students and their families closer to the date. 

2026 Classes Start

Year 12 and Year 11 classes begin.  Please arrive at the College at 8:45am for a 9:00am start. Please consult your timetable in Compass.

2026 Year 12 TVET Classes Start

Year 12 TVET classes commence Tuesday February 3rd 2026 at 1:45pm. Year 11 TVET classes commence Tuesday February 10th 2026 at 1:45pm.

Project Week (Yr 11) and Independent Study Week (Yr 12)

Term 1 concludes with an important week for Bradfield's unique educational model. Year 11 enters Project Week. Across Monday to Thursday, teams will be shooting films on-site and off. With dedicated studio time, students will create art, animation and fashion. Music students will compose scores and songs. Editors will compile…

2026 Term 1 End

Thursday April 2nd is the final day of classes for Term 1, 2026.

2026 Term 2 Start

Regular classes for Term 2 start for Year 11 and Year 12 on Monday April 20. Consult your timetable for the first class time.

2026 Project Week 2 (Yr 11)

For Year 11 students, this week is the culmination of the interdisciplinary project that they have created over a term and a half of Friday mornings. The week will culminate in a presentation of the film as part of a larger event on Thursday May 28th.  All Year 11 students…

2026 HSC Focus Week (Yr 12) and Work Placement Week (Yr 11)

The final week of Term 2 will involve a different attendance pattern for Year 11 and Year 12. Year 12 students will have their HSC Focus Week. This can be a vital time for revision and preparation for the Trial HSC, and for making strong progress on Major Works. Year…

2026 Term 2 End

Friday July 3 is the final date of classes for Term 2, 2025. For Year 11, this date will mark the conclusion of their work placement week. 

2026 Term 3 Start

Regular classes for Term 2 start for Year 11 and Year 12 on Monday July 20.  Consult your timetable for the first class time.

2025 Term 3 End

Friday September 25 is the final day of classes for Year 11 and 12 for Term 3. Depending on the timing of Year 12 Final Graduation Assembly, and Year 11 Final Exams, there may not be any classes on this actual day. Details will be communicated closer to the date.

2026 HSC Written Examinations Start

2026 HSC Written Examinations start on Tuesday October 13. HSC written exams will finish no later than Thursday November 5.