General Information
School Times: 2026
School Times
Start Time:
All learners need to be lined up by 07.42. The gates close promptly when the second bell rings at 07.45.
End Time:
Grade 1&2 – 13.15 Monday to Thursday; 13.00 on Fridays
Grade 3 – 14.15 Monday and Wednesday; 13.15 Tuesday and Thursday; 13.00 on Fridays
Grade 4-7 – 14.15 Monday to Thursday; 13.00 on Fridays
Entrance Gates
In the mornings Gates 1, 3 & 5 are open from 07.00. Learners can enter through any one of these gates.
Exit Gates (Gates open when the bell goes and close 15 minutes later. Please ensure that your children are collected within that 15 minute window).
Grade 1 – Gate 2
Grade 2 – Gate 3
Grade 3 – Gate 4
Grade 4 – Gate 2
Grade 5 – Gate 4
Grade 6 – Gate 5
Grade 7 – Gate 1
Aftercares must meet and collect at Gate 3
EPS ABSENTEE LINE: 072 891 3857 TEXT ONLY
Parents when reporting absentees, please include name, surname, grade and class for the absentee.
Telephone calls and emails will be responded to, but only staff and service providers may generally come onto the campus. Please email info@edgemeadprimary.co.za if any more information is required.
We appeal to parents to ensure that their children are punctual. Children that are late are to report to reception.
Break Times:
1st break 10:30-10:55
2nd break 13:00-13:13
2026 SHOP & LOST PROPERTY TIMES:
MON – FRI
07:45 – 08:45 (morning)
13:00 – 15:00 (afternoon)
The School Shop queries and orders can be sent to Ms Wendy Goetze at shop@edgemeadprimary.co.za .
School Terms: 2026
| TERM | All Provinces Start Terms |
End Terms |
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Teachers Only* *12 January 14 January 2026 (learners) |
27 March 2026 |
| Second Term | 08 April 2026 | 26 June 2026 |
| Third Term | 21 July 2026 | 23 September 2026 |
| Fourth Term | 06 October 2026 | 09 December (learners) *11 December (educators) 2026 |