Sprout a bean in a clear jar so you can watch the roots and shoot grow, recording changes over two weeks in an observation diary.
Spring School Holidays (September–October)
In Australia, the spring school holidays usually fall in late September to mid-October. Here are the dates for every state and territory, plus free ideas to make the most of the break.
| State / territory | Spring |
|---|---|
| NSWEastern Division | Mon 28 Sept – Fri 9 Oct |
| VIC | Mon 21 Sept – Fri 2 Oct |
| QLD | Sat 19 Sept – Mon 5 Oct |
| WA | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 11 Oct |
| SA | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 11 Oct |
| TAS | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 18 Oct |
| ACT | Mon 28 Sept – Mon 12 Oct |
| NT | Mon 21 Sept – Mon 5 Oct |
| State / territory | Spring |
|---|---|
| NSWEastern Division | Mon 27 Sept – Fri 8 Oct |
| VIC | Mon 20 Sept – Fri 1 Oct |
| QLD | Sat 18 Sept – Mon 4 Oct |
| WA | Sat 25 Sept – Sun 10 Oct |
| SA | Mon 27 Sept – Fri 8 Oct |
| TAS | Being verified Official TAS calendar |
| ACT | Mon 27 Sept – Mon 11 Oct |
| NT | Mon 20 Sept – Mon 4 Oct |
The spring holidays come between Term 3 and Term 4, usually in late September and early October. They are often called the September holidays, though in some states they run into October.
With warmer days and longer evenings, spring is a great time for outdoor learning, gardening and getting ready for the busy final term of the year.
New Zealand families: see the New Zealand school holiday dates, which follow one national calendar.
Want something organised for part of the break?
Explore School Holiday ProgramsTips for the spring holidays
Start something growing
A bean diary or small herb pot gives children something to check every day of the break.
Get outside early
Spring sun is stronger than it feels. Plan outdoor time for the morning and pack hats and sunscreen.
Prepare for Term 4
Term 4 is busy. A short review of key skills in the last few days of the break builds confidence for the end of the year.
Free activity ideas for these holidays
Become a weather scientist for a week: observe the sky, measure rain, and compare your notes to the forecast.
Learn the four main cloud families, then head outside to spot them, name them and guess what the weather might do next.
Take a notebook outdoors, collect words with all five senses, then write haiku and a shape poem inspired by what you find.
Using only paper and tape, design a bridge between two books that holds as many coins as possible.
Design a daily timetable that balances fun, movement, learning, helping and rest — then trial it and tweak it.