Dates To Remember-2026
| Term | Start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 28 January | Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April | Friday 26 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 13 July | Friday 18 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 5 October | Friday 18 December |
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Naplan ( grades 3 & 5)
Naplan commences Wednesday 11th - Monday 23rd March for all students in grades 3 &5.
NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process. It does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with additional information about students’ educational progress.
For more information:
Francophonie Day - 20th March
Students will celebrate Francophonie day on March 20th, 2026 with some in school activities throughout the week in connection with Harmony Day. Check out the newsletter at the end of the term to see some of the activities each year level will have completed.
DELF Primary Exam
Dear parents,
The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) certification is back this year!
What is the DELF?
The DELF is a French language diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education, that is valid for life and internationally recognized. Students of FPS can take it here in Australia because the language centre Alliance française de Melbourne is organising them. There are multiple levels of DELF (from beginner to advanced) according to the levels of the European framework for languages. Teachers at the school are able to orient students in choosing the DELF that best suits them, and train them in class to ensure their success. Furthermore, those exams are adapted to young ones as they are fun and colorful.
Why take the DELF?
The DELF is the perfect option for pupils in bilingual schools / following a French program. It is the way for them to get a French diploma attesting their knowledge and bilingualism. Also, kindly note that a DELF B2 is required in order to study in France. We recommend for students to take the smallest DELF levels first to get acquainted with the exam, and be reassured before taking the ones of higher level further on during their journey. It also helps measuring their progress, passing the different DELF levels is shown to bring great motivation!
How much does it cost?
Kindly find the fees for each DELF below (GST included). The Prim (up to Y6) version of this exam can be taken in June and the Junior one (from Y7) in May & November. The exam takes place at the Alliance Francaise.
| A1.1 | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | |
Prim | 140 $ | 150 $ | 180 $ | N/A | N/A |
Junior | N/A | 190 $ | 230 $ | 275 $ | 300 $ |
Do not hesitate to reach out to the school or the Alliance française if you have any questions.
Bonne chance !
-Danielle (3/4 C French Teacher & Co-ordinator)
FOUNDATION REMINDER:
Wednesdays off
Week 2 February 4th
Week 3 February 11th
Week 4 February 18th
Week 5 February 25th
Week 6 March 4th
Then full weeks at school from
Week 7 Public Holiday Monday 9th March (Labour Day)