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2026 Important Dates 

Please note that dates are subject to change

Student Term Dates for 2026

Term OneThursday 29 January – Thursday 2 April (10 weeks)
Term TwoMonday 20 April – Friday 19 June (9 weeks)
Term ThreeTuesday 14 July – Friday 18 September (10 weeks)
Term FourMonday 5 October – Thursday 3 December (9 weeks)

Events for Term One 2026

WEEK SEVEN
Monday 9 MarchLabour Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 10 MarchICCES Swimming Carnival & Badminton & Table Tennis
Friday 13 MarchJunior School Crazy Hair Day & World's Greatest Shave

Wednesday 11 March to 

Friday 13 March

NAPLAN Testing
WEEK EIGHT
Monday 16 MarchICCES Year 11/12 Summer Sports Day

Tuesday 17 March to 

Wednesday 25 March

Gojo High School, Japan, visiting Girton
Tuesday 24 March, 5.30pm - Morey Building - M05Girton Parents and Friends (GPF) Annual General Meeting - read more
WEEK NINE
Thursday 26 MarchSenior School Athletics Carnival
Friday 27 MarchJunior School Athletics Carnival
WEEK TEN

Monday 30 March to

Thursday 2 April

Senior School Camps Week
Thursday 2 AprilEnd of Term 1
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday

JOIN US FOR TWILIGHT MOVIE NIGHT!

Get ready for our first whole school social event of 2026, hosted by the Girton Parents & Friends Association (GPF) and Friends of Junior School (FoJS).

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Join us on Friday 1 May for a fun-filled evening under the stars, featuring the movie ‘Lilo & Stitch’. Set up your picnic, rugs, blankets, and bean bags on the Junior School oval and enjoy snacks and treats from the student-run snack bar. 

 

This event is open to all Girton families and is a great opportunity to make new connections. Children under 5 and Year 12 students from Girton can attend for free. 

Please note that this is an alcohol-free event, and children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. Tickets are $10 per person or $40 for families. 

 


Important update: 2026 Foundation Day 

Due to an unforeseen scheduling change at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, our original booking is no longer available and we have worked together to secure the next suitable date.  

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Foundation Day will now take place one week later than planned, moving from Friday 8 May to Friday 15 May, starting at 6pm. 

 

Foundation Day is a key event in our calendar, and a moment for our community to reflect on the school’s history, celebrate our Values and come together in a shared sense of belonging. 

 

Attendance for all students from Years 3-12 students is compulsory, and we appreciate the support of families in prioritising this important occasion. We will send more information towards the end of Term 1, including how to apply for an exemption in extenuating circumstances. If you have any questions about Foundation Day, please email Kristi Mitchell at kristimitchell@girton.vic.edu.au.

 

Winter Uniform Suite – Effective Monday 4 May 

Ordinarily, the transition from Summer to Winter Uniform Suite coincides with Foundation Day. However, as School Photos will now take place before the rescheduled Foundation Day, all students are required to wear their full winter uniform from Monday 4 May to ensure consistency across all student photos. 

 

Updated School Photo dates 

  • Junior School: 7–8 May (previously 14-15 May) 
  • Senior School: 11–13 May 

     

We look forward to sharing a memorable Foundation Day with our students and families. 


2026 Production Season: Performing Arts

 

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Senior School Production: Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible’ 

Coming in June

 


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Middle School Production: Disney's ‘High School Musical One Act’ 

Coming in August 

 


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Junior School Production:Disney’s 'Dare to Dream Jr: A Disney Musical Revue’ 

Coming in October