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Dounby Community School term dates
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These are Orkney Islands council's standard term dates. We don't have Dounby Community School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but some schools set their own dates and in-service days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Holiday
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Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Mid-Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Orkney Islands council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Orkney, Orkney Islands KW17 2JA
Phase: Primary
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Website: www.orkney.co/dounbycs
Quick answers
When does Dounby Community School break up for the October holiday?
The last day of school before October Holiday is Friday, 9 October 2026. This is from Orkney Islands council's standard term dates — Dounby Community School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dounby Community School?
Pupils return on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.