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Kirkwall Grammar School term dates
Kirkwall Grammar School breaks up for October Holiday on — back to school .
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These are Orkney Islands council's standard term dates. We don't have Kirkwall Grammar 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
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February Mid-Term
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Easter Holiday
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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 KW15 1QN
Phase: Secondary
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Website: www.kgsorkney.com
Quick answers
When does Kirkwall Grammar 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 — Kirkwall Grammar School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Kirkwall Grammar 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.