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Orphir Community School term dates
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These are Orkney Islands council's standard term dates. We don't have Orphir 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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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 2RB
Phase: Primary
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Website: www.orphircommunityschool.co.uk
Quick answers
When does Orphir 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 — Orphir Community School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Orphir 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.