Midterm Break Begins:
As millions of students across Kenya begin their June 2025 midterm break, school principals are gathering in Mombasa for a high-level education summit that could shape the direction of education leadership for the rest of the year. Here’s what’s trendy, why it matters, and what parents, teachers and learners should expect.
Why Are Schools Breaking for Midterm in June 2025?
According to the official Kenyan school calendar all public and private schools are scheduled to break for midterm from Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as per Ministry of Education guidelines. This short recess gives similarly learners and teachers a breather earlier resuming academic activities in initial July.
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Important Facts:
- Start Date: June 24 2025
- Reopening Date: July 1 2025
- Applicable To: CBC primary schools, junior secondary and senior secondary foundations.
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- When is the next school break in Kenya? → June 24–July 1 2025
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Principals Convene in Mombasa: What’s the Agenda?
As students return home, school heads from across the country are traveling to the Coast for the Mombasa Principals Summit 2025. Held at a top venue along the beachfront, the summit carries together over 2,000 school principals, TSC officials and education experts to discuss pressing leadership and policy issues.
Focus Areas of the Mombasa Summit:
- Implementation of the CBC curriculum
- School infrastructure and funding
- Teacher welfare and staffing shortages
- Mental health and student discipline
- Digital transformation in education
Location: Mombasa County
Dates: June 24–June 28, 2025
Organized by: Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) in collaboration by TSC
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“This summit is a crucial platform for discussing challenges and innovations in the education sector,” said KESSHA Chairperson John Wesonga.
Why This Midterm Break Matters More Than Ever
Unlike previous years this midterm holiday reaches amid ongoing economic pressure on schools due to postponed capitation funds. Some schools mainly in rural areas have closed earlier than Scheduled due to budget constraints, forcing learners to go home before June 24.
What Parents and Learners Should Do During the Break
- Catch Up on Homework: Encourage children to revise spending digital CBC learning materials.
- Relax & Rejuvenate: Midterms are meant for rest not onlyacademics.
- Prepare for Reopening: Schools reopen on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Mark your calendar.
FAQs
Why are principals meeting in Mombasa?
To strategize on education reforms, CBC roll-out school funding and digital education.
Are all schools on midterm break?
Yes, according to the academic calendar, except for foundations that closed earlier due to funding challenges.
Will the summit affect school reopening dates?
No. Schools will resume as planned on 1 July 2025.