Events & reminders
Important dates
School events to add to your calendar for 2025.
School Fete
Join us for our fabulous School Fete!
Saturday 15 November, 11am-5pm (with music and food until 7pm)
It is the most fabulous fundraiser of the year. With rides, live music, gift stalls and food and drinks – come for the day and have a ball!
Term 4: 6 October – 19 December
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | |
| 13 October | Assembly, 2:50pm |
| 13-17 October | Prep Swimming |
| Week 3 | |
| 20 October | Ice Bucket Challenge donations open (gold coin) – SRC organised fundraiser for The Children's Cancer Foundation |
| Week 4 | |
| 27 October | Assembly, 2:50pm |
| 27 October | Maths Talent Quest Ceremony |
| 31 October | Ice Bucket Challenge – 2:40pm at the Flagpoles near Graham St entry Parents are welcome to watch the big freeze! |
| Week 5 | |
| 4 November | Melbourne Cup Day - public holiday |
| Week 6 | |
| 10 November | Assembly, 2:50pm |
| 10-12 November | Year 4 Camp |
| 12 November* | Arts Day - dress up day *Please note the new date |
| 13 November | 2026 Prep Transition Day 1 |
| 15 November | School Fete - Buy ride tickets on the Fete website |
| Week 7 | |
| 20 November | 2026 Prep Transition Day 2 |
| 21 November | Student Free Day TeamKids vacation program available |
| Week 8 | |
| 24 November | Assembly, 2:50pm |
| 27 November | Year 5 Open Water Swimming |
| 27 November | 2026 Prep Transition Day 3 |
| 28 November | Year 6 Open Water Swimming |
| Week 9 | |
| 1-5 December | Smile Squad Dental |
| 2 December | Year 4 Open Water Swimming |
| 4 December | Year 3 Open Water Swimming |
| 4 December | Prep Zoo Excursion |
| 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) |
| Week 11 | |
| 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.
Ice Bucket Challenge
We have a chilling challenge coming up to coincide with Halloween. Students can donate a gold coin and nominate a teacher or staff member to be dunked. The 3 people (plus Mr Tom Cain) with the most money will get ice poured on them on 31st October! Brrrrrrrr!
It's for a good cause – all proceeds go to The Children's Cancer Foundation.
Hats
It’s SunSmart season! All students are now required to wear a broad-brimmed hat when outside during playtimes, PE lessons and excursions.
Please remember to clearly name their hat (as they often end up in lost property) and pack it in their school bag every day.
Bikes
Just a reminder to bring a lock for the bike/scooter parking area. We lock the area from 9:15am - 3:15pm, but if your child forgets to take their bike/scooter home, it's always good to have a back up lock.
We don't have CCTV in the area, so unfortunately we are unable to help with investigating lost bikes or scooters.
Safety at school
Our duty of care hours are 8:45am-3:45pm. Outside of these hours we kindly request you supervise your child or arrange for alternative supervision through Team Kids.
Assemblies
Parents, carers and grandparents are invited to attend our fortnightly assemblies. Assemblies will run at 2:50pm in Week 2, 4, 6, and 8 this term. A reminder that Monday of Week 10 is a student free day.
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.
Socials
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for a glimpse of what's happening at school.
Thank you to Cheyne Fox and WHITEFOX Real Estate – our major sponsor.