Queensland state schools are operational 5 days per week. Generally, state schools hold approximately 5 hours of classes between 8.30am and 3.30pm from Monday to Friday on school days during school term and this is considered as standard school hours. View the term dates and school holidays.
Principals may propose to
change school hours to suit local conditions and where the school community determines it provides benefits for students and families. However, any changes to school hours must occur in consultation with the school community; continue to allow schools to meet
Prep to Year 12 (P–12) curriculum delivery requirements, the needs of all students and staff at their school; and not disadvantage any group of students.