How Long Is Summer Break In Bc
The longest holiday in BC is Summer break (23 days when including weekends), Standard vacation time for BC employees is 20 days. BC’s Labour Standards Code requires employers to provide workers with a regular vacation after six months at the company, two weeks are standard. The Free Time B.C. guide to Holidays and Vacations in British Columbia outlines the minimum amount of standard paid vacation and holidays Canadian employees are entitled to:
School is back in session for most of us, but I’m sure there are still a bunch of BC residents out there on summer break. As you’re enjoying the extra time off, don’t forget that summer break in BC isn’t quite like it is in other provinces. We have a ton of holidays, starting with Remembrance Day and Christmas (if you don’t celebrate those holidays, I hope you at least get an extra day off) and ending with Family Day in the middle of February. But what about the rest of the summer? Are we working away into October like our friends to the south of the border?
How Long Is Summer Break In Bc
Summer vacation for some students in BC will start a little later this year. The Ministry of Education announced today that schools in North and Central Vancouver Island, and the Kootenays will extend their school year by two weeks before classes resume in September. Summer recess for the other public schools across BC will be delayed by one week due to concerns about the ongoing wildfires which are burning in the province. School’s out! And, that means it’s time for a summer vacation (whether you’re a student or not). Travelling and visiting friends and family is what many people will be doing over the next 4-6 weeks. If you’re unlucky enough to have to work, it’s important to make the most of your time (unfortunately). To help you make the most of your summer vacations, I’ve compiled a list of my favourite apps to use while on vacation.
District Calendar
May 9, 2022
FINAL 2022/23 SCHOOL CALENDAR
The final 2022/23 North Vancouver School District School Calendar is now available.
In the North Vancouver School District, three (3) district-wide Professional Development days are selected by the North Vancouver Teachers’ Association (NVTA) and two (2) school-based dates are selected by teachers at each school. The NVTA has confirmed the following dates as their selection for the three district-wide Professional Development days in the 2022/23 school year:
- Friday, October 21, 2022
- Friday, February 17, 2023
- Monday, May 8, 2023
The two (2) remaining school-based dates will be determined by each individual school staff committee and those dates will be published by schools to their local communities before the end of May.
The 2022/23 School Calendar was approved by the Board of Education on March 8, 2022 and includes the following key dates:
- First day of school: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
- Winter Break: two weeks, December 19, 2022 to January 2, 2023, inclusive. Last day of student attendance is Friday, December 16, 2022. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023
- Spring Break: two weeks, March 13, 2023 to March 24, 2023, inclusive. Last day of student attendance is Friday, March 10, 2023. Students will return to school on Monday March 27, 2023
- Curriculum Implementation Day: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 (students are not in attendance)
- Four (4) Staff Collaboration Dates: Wednesday, September 28, 2022; Wednesday, October 26, 2022; Wednesday, January 25, 2023; and Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (shortened day for students)
- Last day of school for students: Thursday, June 29, 2023
Term Dates
Term Dates for Summer Session 2022
| Term 1 (May – June, 2022) | Term 2 (July – August, 2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Monday, May 16 | Monday, July 4 |
| Finish | Wednesday, June 22 | Thursday, August 11 |
| Teaching Days | 27 | 28 |
| Exams Start | Sunday, June 26 | Monday, August 15 |
| Exams Finish | Thursday, June 30 | Friday, August 19 |
Term Dates for Winter Session 2022/23
| Term 1 (September – December, 2022) | Term 2 (January – April, 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Tuesday, September 6 | Monday, January 9 |
| Midterm Break | November 9 – 111 | February 20 – 242 |
| Finish | Wednesday, December 7 | Thursday, April 13 |
| Teaching Days | 61 | 62 |
| Exams Start | Sunday, December 11 | Monday, April 17 |
| Exams Finish | Thursday, December 22 | Friday, April 28 |
| 1 Inclusive of Remembrance Day (November 11) statutory holiday observed in British Columbia.2 Inclusive of Family Day statutory holiday observed in British Columbia. |
Term Dates for Summer Session 2023
| Term 1 (May – June, 2023) | Term 2 (July – August, 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Monday, May 15 | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Finish | Thursday, June 22 | Friday, August 11 |
| Teaching Days | 28 | 28 |
| Exams Start | Monday, June 26 | Tuesday, August 15 |
| Exams Finish | Friday, June 30 | Saturday, August 19 |
Course Drop/Withdrawal Dates
Summer Session: Course Drop/Withdrawal Dates 2022
| Last day to drop without a W standing through the Student Service Centre1 | Student Service Centre available for course withdrawals with a W standing1 | Student Service Centre unavailable; Faculty approval required1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-session course (Terms 1 and 2) | May 27, 2022 | May 28 – July 8, 2022 | After July 8, 2022 |
| Term 1 Course | May 20, 2022 | May 21 – June 10, 2022 | After June 10, 2022 |
| Term 2 Course | July 8, 2022 | July 9 – July 29, 2022 | After July 29, 2022 |
| 1 Please refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates. |
Winter Session: Course Drop/Withdrawal Dates 2022/23
| Last day to drop without a W standing through the Student Service Centre1 | Student Service Centre available for course withdrawals with a W standing1 | Student Service Centre unavailable; Faculty approval required1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-year course (Terms 1 and 2) | September 26, 2022 | September 27 – November 25, 2022 | After November 25, 2022 |
| Term 1 Course | September 19, 2022 | September 20 – October 28, 2022 | After October 28, 2022 |
| Term 2 Course | January 20, 2023 | January 21 – March 3, 2023 | After March 3, 2023 |
| 1 Please refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates. In case of discrepancies, dates listed in the Course Schedule will be honored. |
Summer Session: Course Drop/Withdrawal Dates 2023
| Last day to drop without a W standing through the Student Service Centre1 | Student Service Centre available for course withdrawals with a W standing1 | Student Service Centre unavailable; Faculty approval required1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-session course (Terms 1 and 2) | May 26, 2023 | May 27 – July 7, 2023 | After July 7, 2023 |
| Term 1 Course | May 19, 2023 | May 20 – June 9, 2023 | After June 9, 2023 |
| Term 2 Course | July 10, 2023 | July 11 – July 28, 2023 | After July 28, 2023 |