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Stock up on your back-to-school essentials and get ready for the new year. From preparing your classroom wardrobe to making sure you have all the technology and stationery you need, getting everything you need can make the start of term a little bit easier.
Back to School Ready?
When does school start?
With the new school year peeking around the corner, most UK schools are buzzing with preparations for the first week of September. Keep in mind that the exact start date might vary depending on your location in the UK, so it’s a good idea to touch base with your school to nail down when you’ll be back in the classroom. And heads up – you might need to circle back a bit earlier for any training sessions.
Fast forward to 2024, and the calendar gets a bit more colourful across the UK, Ireland, and Scotland, with start dates spreading throughout late summer to early autumn.
Scotland
Over in Scotland, kids will be hitting the books again on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, wrapping up a summer break that kicks off towards June’s tail end. Generally, Scottish schools swing back into session in mid-August and wrap up in late June, taking short breaks in October, Christmas, Easter, and sometimes a quick pause in mid-February.
England and Wales
Meanwhile, England and Wales mark the calendar for Monday, September 2, 2024, to welcome back their students after a summer break that varies from school to school. Here, the school rhythm typically stretches from the dawn of September to mid or late July, divided neatly into three terms.
Northern Ireland
Not to be left out, Northern Ireland returns from an extended summer holiday to start their autumn term on September 1, 2024. Their academic year is also dotted with a Halloween breather in October and a spring term stretching from January 4 to February 15.
So, no matter where you find yourself in the UK, the onset of the school year brings a fresh beginning. Be sure to keep those dates handy and get ready for another adventure of learning and growth!
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