Events & reminders
Important dates
School events to add to your calendar for 2025.
Term 4: 6 October – 19 December
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 8 | |
| 24 November | Assembly, 2:50pm |
| 27 November | Year 5 Open Water Swimming |
| 27 November | 2026 Prep Transition Day 3 |
| 28 November | Second Hand Uniform Shop, 8:30-9:15am |
| 28 November | Year 6 Open Water Swimming |
| 29 November | Melbourne Pollinator Garden Working Bee – Poolman Street nature strip |
| Week 9 | |
| 1 December | Smile Squad Dental |
| 2 December | Year 4 Open Water Swimming |
| 4 December | Year 3 Open Water Swimming |
| 4 December | Prep Zoo Excursion |
| 5 December | Year 5-6 Beach Volleyball Gala Day |
| Week 10 | |
| 8 December | Student Free Day TeamKids vacation program available |
| 9 December | Orientation Day (all year levels) |
| 11 December | Year 6 Graduation, 5-7.30pm |
| 12 December | Christmas Concert (all year levels), 9-11am |
| Week 11 | |
| 15 December | Assembly, 2:50pm – 2026 School Captains announced |
| 18 December | The Great Inflatable Dash |
| 19 December | Term 4 ends 1:30pm Happy Holidays! |
2026 start dates
Next year we will have a staggered return to school for our students.
The first day of school will be:
- Year 1-6 students: Wednesday 28 January 2026
- Prep students: Friday 30 January 2026.
JB HiFi Portal
Available to all PMPS families – not just students in the BYOD program. You are welcome to take up the offer (even for a bit of Christmas shopping!). A range of accessories is also available.
Portal: JB Hi-Fi Education
School Code: PMPS26
“Proudly Port Melbourne” Golf Umbrellas
Get your 'Proudly Port Melbourne' Golf Umbrella. Perfect for Melbourne’s Four Seasons in One Day climate, as well as shielding the family at the usual 3:30pm downpour at school pick up. Buy brand new umbrellas at the Second Hand Uniform Shop for $30 each. Available on Friday 28 November.
Share your good news
We love celebrating the achievements of our students and staff! If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear it. Email us at port.melbourne.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
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