Dates for your diary
Please visit your child’s ARBOR record for their personalised calendar.
Academic Year 2026/27
Year 5s START ~ Wednesday 2nd September
Year 6, 7 and 8 START ~ Thursday 3rd September
| Holiday | TERM ENDS | TERM STARTS |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | |
| Autumn Half Term | Friday 23rd October 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Christmas | Friday 18 December 2026 | Monday 4th January 2027 |
| Spring Half Term | Friday 12 February 2027 | Monday 22 February 2027 |
| Easter | Thursday 25 March 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| Summer Half Term | Friday 28 May 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 |
| End of summer term | Wednesday 21 July 2027 | Not Applicable |
TEDs
| Tuesday | 1st September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Friday | 23rd October 2026 |
| Monday | 4th January 2027 |
| Friday | 28th May 2027 |
| Wednesday | 21st July 2027 |
Academic Year 2026/2027
Annual Trip Overview
Below you will find a list of trips that we would normally plan throughout the year so that you can plan/budget accordingly. Details of confirmed trips will be emailed to you and details added to ARBOR and ParentPay as and when we are able to do so. Please ensure that should you have any financial concerns regarding trip payments, please reach out to our finance team who will assist you confidentially. Please also explore Alvechurch Grammar School Trust – A local charitable trust supporting local children (alvechurchgst.org.uk) as they are also able to provide financial support for all extra curricular costs through parental application. Please visit site for further details and make a note of the application deadlines. Those in receipt of pupil premium and free school meals can liaise with Mr Harrison regarding possible funding.
Note to all parent/carer’s regarding trip payments: We would like to make it clear we ask for monetary contribution for all day trips which is entirely voluntary. There is no obligation for you to submit payment for any trips that take place during the school day; however, should we be unable to cover the full cost, insufficient funds may result in the visit being unable to go ahead. If we have already received donations prior to the cancellation of the trip, please be assured that these will be refunded to parents in full. All donations are greatly appreciated and mean that if we can cover the full cost, we will be able to enhance your child’s learning in a way that we believe to be most beneficial. For trips with not enough financial contribution will need to be cancelled, school funds do not extend to enhancement, this are organised in the belief that parents will support our efforts.
Year 5
Christmas Trip (Autumn term 2) approx. cost £20
Activities Week (W/C 6th July 2026)
Year 6
Twycross Zoo (Autumn 1) approx. cost £20
Christmas Trip (Autumn 2) approx. cost £20
KS2 RESIDENTIAL PGL May 2027 approx. £360
Year 7
Christmas Trip (Autumn 2) approx. cost £10
Activities Week (approx £90)
Year 8
University Trip approx. £5 donation
Christmas Trip (Autumn 2) approx. cost £20
Leavers Hoodies (ordered via Orchard Clothing – details tbc)
Prom Ticket approx. cost £12
KS3 RESIDENTIAL TRIP There is a choice of 3 (Ski, French Pathways, London)
Whole School Additional Events
Wear a Hat Day ~ March (Suggested min £2 donation for Brain Tumour Research)
Spring and Summer Term ~ Fortnightly Friday £1.50 PTA Ice Cream Sales
Walkathon July Fundraiser ~ July Sponsored walk