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St Josephs Primary School, Slate Street, Belfast
🗓️ Thursday 27th August – Children in Years 2–7 return to school. ⏰ Children finish at 12noon Thursday 27th & Friday 28th. 🏖️ Monday 31st August – School closed for the Bank Holiday. 🎉 Tuesday 1st September – First full day | School closes 11.45am for Summer Break on Tuesday 30th June | Registration for Transfer Test November 2026 opens 18th May, closes 18th September | School office closed daily from 1pm -1.45pm
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Looking Ahead to August 🎒🚸

23rd Jun 2026
Hi folks! 👋 We know many of you are already looking ahead to August and our return to school, so here are the key dates to keep in mind:
 
🗓️ Thursday 27th August – Children in Years 2–7 return to school.
 
⏰ Thursday 27th & Friday 28th August are half days.
🍽️ No school dinners will be served.🏠 Children will go home at 12:00 noon.
 
🏖️ Monday 31st August – School closed for the Bank Holiday.
 
🎉 Tuesday 1st September – Children return for their first full day of the new school year.
 
👶 Year 1 children have received individual letters with details of their start dates and phased induction into school.
 
💻 A full list of school holidays and important dates can be found on our school website if you need to check anything throughout the year.
 
We hope you all enjoy a wonderful summer! ☀️🌈😊