Secondary school · Pontypridd
Cardinal Newman R.C. term dates
Cardinal Newman R.C. breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Rhondda Cynon Taf council's standard term dates. We don't have Cardinal Newman R.C.'s own dates yet — most schools follow these, but some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Rhondda Cynon Taf council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5DP
Phase: Secondary
Pupils: 980
Quick answers
When does Cardinal Newman R.C. break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Rhondda Cynon Taf council's standard term dates — Cardinal Newman R.C. may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cardinal Newman R.C.?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.