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.

Activities outside school

Maths and Literacy Tutoring

Howl-o-Ween

Drama and Chess Club

Creative Music

Netball

Run Club

Tennis & Basketball

Team Kids: before/after school care

Music on the Green

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