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The Rowans term dates
The Rowans breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Medway council's standard term dates. We don't have The Rowans's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and 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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Summer Holiday
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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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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Medway council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chatham, Kent ME5 0LB
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 5 to 16
Pupils: 54
Trust: The Howard Academy Trust
Website: www.therowans.org
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Inspected in December 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (December 2025).
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Quick answers
When does The Rowans break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Medway council's standard term dates — The Rowans may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Rowans?
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.