All resourcesImplementation worksheet · 5 min

Prepare your school calendar before setup

Bring these dates and decisions so fees, feeding and attendance begin on the same trusted calendar.

Academic year and term dates

List the opening and closing date for each of the three terms, including any planned mid-term breaks.

Mark public holidays, school-specific closure days and any Saturday sessions. These dates affect attendance rates and feeding charges.

Name the person who may adjust the calendar after setup and who must be informed when a school day changes.

The useful test

Could a newly appointed member of staff follow this process without relying on somebody’s memory? If not, make the rule visible before digitising it.

A working conversation

A 30-minute walkthrough using your class ladder, fee types and term calendar—not a generic slide deck.