School hours

The school year at KIST commences from mid-August and continues until mid-June. There are three terms as follows:

  • Autumn term:         August – December
  • Winter term:           January – March
  • Spring term:          April – June

Classes are held during the following hours:

 

GradeSchool hoursAfter-school activitiesAfter-school ESL program
DaysTimesDaysTimes
K1, K29:30 - 2:00Wed., Fri.2:00 - 3:00N/AN/A
K38:30 - 2:00Wed., Fri.2:00 - 3:00N/AN/A
Grades 1 - 58:30 - 3:00Wed., Fri.3:30 - 4:30Tues., Thurs.3:30 - 4:30
Grades 6 - 128:40 - 3:25Tues., Thurs.3:30 - 4:30/5:30Wed., Fri.3:30 - 4:30

 

Students are requested not to be on school grounds before 8:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. as no teacher supervision is available. This does not include students participating in school clubs or teams. All other students should make their way home promptly after school. Families should ensure that children arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of school.

 

Recess and lunch times are as follows:

 

Recess and lunch times
GradeRecessLunch
K1 - K3Snack time will be determined by individual teachers. All K1 - K3 classes have a timetabled slot in the outside learning environment each day. These times may vary depending on individual class schedules.12:00 - 12:30 
Grade 1 - 210:00 - 10:20

12:00 - 12:30 (Eating) / 12:30 - 1:00 (Playing)

Grade 3 - 510:20 - 10:4012:00 - 12:30 (Playing) / 12:30 - 1:00 (Eating)
Grade 6 - 1210:45 - 11:0512:50 - 1:10 (Eating) / 1:10 - 1:35 (Playing)

 

If the start and/or finish time of school changes due to excursions, class events etc., families will be notified in advance in writing.