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West Calder High School term dates
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These are West Lothian council's standard term dates. We don't have West Calder High 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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
September Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
October Holiday
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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:
May Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
West Lothian council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: WEST CALDER, West Lothian EH55 8BF
Phase: Secondary
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Website: www.wchs.westlothian.org.uk
Quick answers
When does West Calder High School break up for the October holiday?
The last day of school before October Holiday is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from West Lothian council's standard term dates — West Calder High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to West Calder High School?
Pupils return on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.