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swat vac
The period between end of term and the start of exams (usually about a week) which is left for study. Applies to later years of secondary school and university. Alternative is 'stu vac' used in NSW: We have swat vac in a couple of weeks. Compare stu vac. Also, swot vac.
Contributor's comments: I always thought it was spelt "swot vac". The term was in general use at Monash Uni in the 70s.
Contributor's comments: When studying in Melbourne we had swot vac which stood for Study With Out Teaching.
Contributor's comments: We used it all the time at Melbourne Uni, but spelt it as 'swot vac'.