Standard 1 to start aged 6 in 2027
January 21, 2026
On 20 January 2026, as part of the National Educational Development Plan 2026-2035, the government announced that the Standard 1 enrolment age will be lowered
Timetable
In this section parents can access and download our annual academic calendar, current meal plan and timetables for each class.
You can also find a series of early years education related articles with links and references where applicable that underpin the Purple Dragon educational approach and may be useful in the home setting in stimulating children and supporting ongoing learning at home.
In addition, relevant Purple Dragon news will be posted here as well as posted on direct chat groups.
On 20 January 2026, as part of the National Educational Development Plan 2026-2035, the government announced that the Standard 1 enrolment age will be lowered
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