start-of-term

Counteracting the usual start-of-term moans and groans about the end of literacy as we know it, Lunsford declares that "we're in the midst of a literacy revolution the likes of which we haven't seen since Greek civilization."

Jared Gardner: It Was the Most Literate of Times, It Was the Most Illiterate of Times 2009

'Didn't you listen to Dolores Umbridge's speech at the start-of-term feast, Potter?'

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

'Well, now that we are all digesting another magnificent feast, I beg a few moments of your attention for the usual start-of-term notices,' said Dumbledore.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

But this, at least, was how it was supposed to be: their Headmaster rising to greet them all before the start-of-term feast.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

The Entrance Hall was ablaze with torches and echoing with footsteps as the students crossed the flagged stone floor for the double doors to the right, leading to the Great Hall and the start-of-term feast.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Rowling, J. K. 2003

The Great Hall looked its usual splendid self, decorated for the start-of-term feast.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Rowling, J. K. 2000

At the start-of-term banquet, Harry had gotten the idea that Professor Snape disliked him.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Rowling, J. K. 1997

The feast appeared suddenly on the golden plates, as it had at the start-of-term banquet.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Rowling, J. K. 1997

As lawmakers, dignitaries and the country's president walked to the traditional start-of-term Mass at a cathedral next door, they were hit with yoghurt and eggs.

KansasCity.com: Front Page 2011

I used to teach secondary science before having my two boys, I know that start-of-term feeling!

pretty paper. true stories. {and scrapbooking classes with cupcakes.} 2009