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MM Shah & MV Shah Academy

Academic
Calendar 2026–2027

A year of learning, discovery and memorable experiences. Explore important academic dates, school activities, examinations and events for the International Curriculum Section.

International Curriculum Section IEYC · IPC · Cambridge
Academic Term

Term 1

Opening: 25 August 2026

25 Aug – 11 Dec 2026
Academic Term

Term 2

Opening: 5 January 2027

5 Jan – 25 Mar 2027
Academic Term

Term 3

Opening: 19 April 2027

19 Apr – 9 Jul 2027
Plan Ahead

School Events & Activities

Keep track of important dates throughout the academic year, from classroom activities and school trips to examinations and community events.

August 2026

08
25 Aug Term 1 2026 / 2027 Opening Day

September 2026

09
4 Sep Orientation Meetings
5 Sep Charity Day
7 Sep Occupations Day
8 Sep International Literacy Day
15 Sep Students Election Day
18 Sep Year 1 Science Trip to Sabuu Farm
19 Sep Year 4 Entry Point Trip
21–25 Sep CAT 1

October 2026

10
1 Oct International Coffee Day
Coffee Breakfast for CBE
PP2 Families for January Intake
2 Oct Kiswahili Trip — Year 10 & 11
Year 6 Trip to Serena Shanzu
5 Oct World Teachers’ Day
8 Oct Year 3 Trip to Fort Jesus
9 Oct History, Geography and Business Humanities Trip — Year 9
13 Oct Year 1 Trip
15 Oct International Day of Rural Women
16 Oct Year 5 Trip to Haller Park
Year 4 Exit Point Trip
17 Oct Open Day
19–23 Oct CAT 2
23 Oct EYFS Trip to the Beach
26 Oct – 2 Nov Mid Term Break

November 2026

11
4 Nov Science Trip — Year 11, 12, 13
6 Nov PTC — Parents Teacher’s Conference
13 Nov World Kindness Day
School Community Service Day
20 Nov Sports Day / World Children’s Day
24 Nov Year 10 and 11 Geography Trip / Fieldwork
26 Nov Year 2 Exit Point Trip
27 Nov STEAM Fair

December 2026

12
30 Nov – 9 Dec End of Term 1 Exam / Premock
11 Dec School Music Concert
11 Dec Term 1 2026 / 2027 Closing Day

January 2027

01
5 Jan Term 2 2026 / 2027 Opening Day
12–15 Jan MSECAMUN
21 Jan Year 6 Trip to Nyali Cinemax
22 Jan School Swimming Gala
27 Jan Year 3 Trip to Bombolulu Workshop
29 Jan – 4 Feb CAT 1

February 2027

02
5 Feb Art Exhibition Day
9 Feb Year 4 Exit Point Trip
10 Feb Trip to Lunar Park and Cinemax
11–12 Feb Mid Term Break
15–19 Feb Mock
19 Feb IPC Day
International Mother Language Day
22–26 Feb Mock — Year 11, 12 and 13
23–26 Feb ECAMUN
26 Feb PTC — Parents Teacher’s Conference

March 2027

03
1 Mar Mock
1–5 Mar Book Week
3 Mar World Wildlife Day
5 Mar School Production Day
Year 5 Exit Point Trip
8 Mar International Women’s Day
9 Mar Year 5 Exit Point Trip
10 Mar Year 2 Exit Point Trip
11 Mar Year 1 Exit Point Trip
12–18 Mar End of Term Exams
13 Mar Open Day
Independent Nursery School Parents Coffee Morning
19 Mar French Speaking Day
22 Mar World Water Day / Poetry Day
23 Mar Geography, Business and History Trip — Year 7 & 8
World Meteorological Day
24 Mar Messy Play Day
25 Mar Term 2 2026 / 2027 Closing Day

April 2027

04
19 Apr Term 3 2026 / 2027 Opening Day
23 Apr World Book Day / Language Fiesta
30 Apr History, Business, Geography Trip — Year 10 & 11
Science Trip — Year 7 & 8

May 2027

05
4 May School Safety Drill / Fire and Safety Day
15 May Family Fun Day
19 May Year 3 Trip to SGR
21–27 May CAT
25 May Mufti Day / African Wear
27 May Trip to Wild Waters — EYFS
28–31 May Mid Term Break

June 2027

06
5 Jun World Environment Day
Beach Cleaning
9 Jun Humanity Day / P.A Community Service
11 Jun Kiswahili Trip — Year 8 & 9
12 Jun Year 5 & 6 Trip to Malindi
16 Jun Pajama Day
18 Jun Science, Business Studies & Economics Trip — Year 9 & 10
25 Jun Year 1 and 2 Exit Point Trip
28 Jun – 2 Jul End of Term Exams

July 2027

07
2 Jul Year 4 Exit Point
6 Jul World Kiswahili Language Day
7 Jul Year 6 Watamu Trip
9 Jul Term 3 2026 / 2027 Closing Day
10 Jul Graduation Day / Prom
Term opening and closing dates
Assessments and examinations
School holidays and mid-term breaks

A year filled with possibilities.

We look forward to another exciting academic year of learning, achievement and shared experiences at MM Shah & MV Shah Academy.