The third and last school term for the year 2026 starts today. It will end on the 4th of December and will last for 82 days.
The third and final school term can often feel like the most stressful of the year, particularly in schools preparing candidates for national examinations. By this stage, teachers are racing to complete the syllabus, revise key topics and prepare learners for examinations, while students are under increasing pressure to perform well. For school administrators, the term can bring its own demands—budgets are tighter, academic targets must be met, and there is the added responsibility of ensuring that everything runs smoothly through the end of the school year.
Even the school kitchen can feel the pressure: cooks have to maintain consistent meals for busy learners and staff, often while managing large numbers, limited time and demanding routines. It is a term when everyone is looking towards the finish line, but getting there can require the greatest effort of the entire school year.
