Riverside College - Term Planner
FIRST TERM PLANNER FOR 2026/2027 SESSION
(Monday 14th September 2026 – Friday 10th December, 2026)
Duration: 13 Weeks (65 days)
Theme: Challenge the Mind, Craft the Future
| Week | Dates | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 14th – Friday, 18th September, 2026 | ★ Resumption of Students ★ First Half Academic Activities begin |
| 2 | Monday, 21st – Friday, 25th September, 2026 Thursday, 24th September, 2026 Friday, 25th September, 2026 | ★ Academic Activities continue ★ Swearing-in Ceremony of Prefects ★ Fire Drill |
| 3 | Monday, 28th September - 2nd October, 2026 Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 Thursday, 1st October, 2026 Friday, 2nd October, 2026 Saturday, 3rd October, 2026 | ★ Academic Activities continue ★ Independence / Cultural Day Celebration ★ Day off - Independence Day Holiday ★ Inter-Class Mathematics (JS1 VS JS2) ★ PTA Meeting (Physical) |
| 4 | Monday, 5th – Friday, 9th October, 2026 Monday, 5th October, 2026 Thursday, 8th October, 2026 Friday, 9th October, 2026 | ★ Academic Activities continue ★ Teachers’ Day Celebration ★ Medfield Screening (Eye Screening) ★ International Day of the Girl Child |
| 5 | Monday, 12th – Friday, 16th October, 2026 Tuesday, 13th October, 2026 Thursday, 15th October, 2026 Friday, 16th October, 2026 | ★ Academic Activities continue ★ Inter-Class Debate (JS3 VS SS1) ★ Inter-Class Mathematics (SS1 VS SS2) ★ Inter-Class Science Quiz (SS2 VS SS3) |
| 6 | Monday, 19th - Friday, 23rd October | ★ HALF TERM ASSESSMENT |
| 7 | Monday, 26th - Friday 30th, October Tuesday, 27th October, 2026 | ★ FIRST TERM MID-TERM HOLIDAY ★ Parent/Teacher Conference (PTC) |
| 8 | **Monday, 2nd – Friday, 6th November, 2026 Thursday, 5th November, 2026 | ★ Beginning of Second Half of First Term ★ Inter-Class Spelling Challenge (Junior) |
| 9 | Monday, 9th – Friday, 13th November, 2026 Tuesday, 10th November, 2026 Wednesday, 11th - Friday, 13th November, 2026 | ★ Academic Activities continue ★ World Science Day Celebration/Science Quiz (Junior) ★ Anti-Bullying Week |
| 10 | Monday, 16th - Friday, 20th November, 2026 | ★ Revision of Academic Activities ★ Inter-Class Spelling Challenge (Senior) |
| 11 | Monday, 23th – Friday, 27th November, 2026 | ★ End of First Term Examination Begins |
| 12 | Monday, 30th Nov. – Friday, 3rd Dec., 2026 | ★ End of First Term Examination Continues |
| 13 | Monday, 6th - 10th December, 2026 Thursday, 10th December, 2026 Friday, 11th December, 2026 | ★ Rehearsals ★ Christmas Concert ★ Town Hall Meeting |
NB: First Term Vacation begins on Monday, 14th December, 2026.
Curriculum
At Riverside College, we proudly offer a seamless blend of the British and Nigerian curricula, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. Our exceptional teaching team is expertly trained to deliver both curricula with unparalleled effectiveness and efficiency.
Our programme's carefully curated textbooks are thoughtfully designed to empower students with the tools to learn independently, fostering self-reliance and critical thinking.
