Catholic school children will have a pupil free day on Monday, January 25 after Education Minister Kate Jones declared that state schools would start next year on Wednesday, January 27, after the Australia Day public holiday on January 26.
Catholic Education Services Executive Director, Bill Dixon said as some parents had students in both education systems and to avoid complications with the school bus transport system, it made sense for Catholic schools to fall into line with the state system and also declare a pupil free day.
“I am sure many families will be grateful for the extended summer break,” he said.
The pupil free day on January 25 will be a once-off additional pupil free day for the year.
