School Calendar – Cherish Montessori Cambridge Academy

School Calender

Proposed Second Term School Calendar

TERM OVERVIEW

Term Duration: 13 Weeks

Actual Period: Monday 5 January – Friday 4 April

Week 1 (5–9 Jan)	Activities
	School resumes for pupils and staff
	Classroom routines reset and expectations re-established
	Proper revision of last term’s work using First Term examination questions
	Diagnostic assessments to identify learning gaps
	New Year / Welcome Back Celebration

Week 2 (12–16 Jan)	Activities
	Full academic work begins
	Clubs, vocational, and enrichment activities restart
	Reinforcement of classroom culture and learning habits

Week 3 (19–23 Jan)	Activities
	Continuous Assessment (CA – formative)
	l Classroom observations (supportive, coaching-focused)
	Early intervention for identified learning gaps

Week 4 (26–30 Jan)	Activities
	Literacy & Numeracy focus week
	Teacher mentoring and instructional coaching check-ins
	Review of lesson planning and curriculum pacing

Week 5 (2–6 Feb)	Activities
	Mid-term revision
	Continuous Assessment (CA 1 – recorded)
	Policy compliance and academic progress review

Week 6 (9–13 Feb)	Activities
	Mid-Term Break (Monday–Friday)
	Rest, reset, and recalibration for pupils and staff

Week 7 (16–20 Feb)	Activities
	School reopens
	Re-engagement activities and learning consolidation
	Targeted support for pupils needing reinforcement
	Interhouse Sports Day: Friday, 20 February (prep days earlier in the week, health & safety checks included)
	Thursday 19 Feb: Sports Day prep and team briefing

Week 8 (23–27 Feb)	Activities
	Project-based learning week
	Montessori works and practical learning showcase
	Health, safety, and wellbeing reinforcement activities
	Children’s Health & Hygiene Week
	Friday 27 Feb: World Book Day prep in classrooms

Week 9 (2–6 Mar)	Activities
	World Book Day celebration (literacy parade, read-alouds, author focus)
	Open classrooms and internal moderation
	Parent engagement activities
	Continuous Assessment (CA 2)

Week 10 (9–13 Mar)	Activities
	Structured revision week
	Cambridge Checkpoint / IGCSE preparation (where applicable)
	Examination readiness and study skills reinforcement
	International Women’s Day (8 March) focus: values & leadership
	Thursday 12 Mar: Contingency / buffer day for celebrations or outdoor activities

Week 11 (16–20 Mar)	Activities
	Second Term Examinations
	Monitoring of examination conduct and standards
	Friday 20 Mar: Reflection / assembly session (monthly reflection and value reinforcement)

Week 12 (23–27 Mar)	Activities
	Marking and result analysis
	Report writing and academic reviews
	Staff appraisal and reflective meetings (light-touch)

Week 13 (30 Mar – 3 Apr)	Activities
	Results released to parents
	Staff meeting and term evaluation
	Curriculum and calendar review
	Easter / End-of-Term Celebration (art, music, drama, reflection)
	l Monday 30 Mar: Creative/lesson-linked activities for Easter Term Ends

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