Term Dates

Some schools have a longer half term, but trainees in this category are required to attend Astra training on Wednesday, 23 October and will be undertaking a placement in primary schools on other days at this point. This will be explained at Induction in July. All trainees have one week of half term to comply with training requirements.

The final training session will be on Wednesday, 18 December. Most schools continue until 20 December. If your school finishes on 18 December, as some secondaries do, 19th and 20th December will be part of the Christmas holiday.

A small number of schools have slightly different Easter holidays. Check your school's website. You are always required to attend Astra training sessions, even if they fall during your placement school's holidays.

Certification Evening: Monday 7 July - a formal celebration to mark the end of the course, including the presentation of Qualified Teacher Status to all successful Astra Partnership Trainees.

Induction Days (trainees attend ONE of these):
Wednesday, 18 June at Aylesbury Grammar School
Friday, 27 June at Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Monday, 7 July at Dr Challoner's Grammar School


Please note: some schools have a longer half term, but trainees in this category are required to attend Astra training on Wednesday, 22 October and will be undertaking a placement in primary schools on other days at this point. This will be explained at Induction in June and July. All trainees have one week of half term to comply with training requirements.

The final Professional Studies training session will be on Wednesday, 17 December. Most schools continue until 19 December. If your school finishes on 17 December, as some secondaries do, 18 and 19 December will be part of the Christmas holiday..

A small number of schools have slightly different Easter holidays. Check your placement school's website. You are always required to attend Astra training sessions, even if they fall during your placement school's holidays.

Certification Evening: Monday 6 July - a formal celebration to mark the end of the course, including the presentation of Qualified Teacher Status to all successful Astra Partnership Trainees