The School Day at Black Mount
The school day at Black Mount Primary School is carefully structured to provide a balance of learning, play and wellbeing opportunities throughout the day.
- Breakfast Club: 8.15-8.45am – Free to all pupils
- School starts: 9.00am
- Morning break: 10.30am to 10.45am
- Lunch: 12.15pm to 1.15pm
- School finishes: 3.15pm
We ask that children arrive promptly each morning, ready to learn and make the most of the opportunities available to them. A calm and positive start to the day helps ensure that all learners are settled, engaged and prepared for a successful day at school.
School holidays and in-service days are set by South Lanarkshire Council and can be viewed below.
School Holidays and In-Service Dates 2026/27
| Month | Date(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Tuesday 11 August | Teachers return |
| Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August | In-Service Days (all schools) | |
| Thursday 13 August | Pupils return to school | |
| September 2026 | Friday 25 & Monday 28 September | September Weekend Holiday |
| October 2026 | Monday 12 to Friday 16 October | October Break |
| November 2026 | Monday 9 November | In-Service Day |
| December 2026 | Tuesday 22 December | Schools close at 2.30pm for the Christmas break |
| January 2027 | Wednesday 6 January | Pupils return to school |
| February 2027 | Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 February | February Break |
| Wednesday 17 February | In-Service Day | |
| March 2027 | Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday | |
| April 2027 | Friday 2 April | Schools close at 2.30pm |
| Monday 5 to Friday 16 April | Spring Break | |
| Monday 19 April | Pupils return to school | |
| May 2027 | Monday 3 May | May Day Holiday |
| Thursday 6 May | In-Service Day (all schools) | |
| Friday 28 & Monday 31 May | Local Holiday | |
| June 2027 | Friday 25 June | Schools close at 1.00pm for the summer break |
These holiday and in-service dates were approved by South Lanarkshire Council’s Education Resources Committee on 9 September 2025. Families are encouraged to check the council website periodically for any updates or changes.
