Events & reminders
Colour Run/Welcome Picnic
Join us for a fun afternoon and evening in the park at our annual Colour Run Welcome Picnic. It's one of the kids' favourite events!
When: Friday 27 February, 3:45pm onwards
Tickets: $12 buy student tickets now on the Parent Hub.
2026 dates
Term 1: 27 January - 2 April 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 3 | |
| 9-10 February | Parent Teacher Interviews (online) |
| Week 4 | |
| 16 February | Assembly, 2:40pm |
16 February - 6 March | Smile Squad free dental clinic |
| 20 February | District Swimming Carnival |
| Week 5 | |
| 27 February | Colour Run Welcome Picnic |
| Week 6 | |
| 4 March | Open Classroom Morning, 8:45am- 9:15am – All families welcome |
| Week 7 | |
| 9 March | Labour Day – public holiday |
| 10-13 March | Year 6 Camp |
| 11-13 March | NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5) |
| Week 8 | |
| 16 March | Assembly, 2:40pm |
| 20 March | Open Morning (for future families) |
| Week 8 | |
| 25 March | School photos |
| Week 10 | |
| 2 April | Term 1 finishes, 2:30pm |
Assemblies
- Monday 16 February, 2:40pm
- Monday 16 March, 2:40pm
This term, whole-school assemblies will move to a monthly schedule, with a slightly earlier start time 2:40pm. This change allows us to create more meaningful, engaging assemblies while protecting valuable classroom learning time and respecting the time of our students and families.
Our student leaders will be presented their badges at our first assembly on 16 February, all families are invited to attend.
Policy review
We are currently reviewing the following policies to ensure they are current:
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child Safety Policy
- Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedures
- Volunteers Policy
We invite you to read these policies and then take the quick Policy Review Survey.
2026 term dates
Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June
Term 3: Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September
Term 4: Monday 5 October – Friday 18 December
Camps
Year 3: Mt Evelyn 9-10 June-2026
Year 4: Camp Jungai Nov 2026 (TBC)
Year 5: Marysville 31 Aug - 2 Sept (TBC)
Year 6: Billabong Ranch, 10-13 March 2026 (the day after Labour Day weekend)
ReturnIt Container Recycling
Thank you to the families who are choosing to donate to PMPS when recycling their cans and plastic containers. We greatly appreciate your generosity.
ReturnIt Recycling hubs are located at Woolworths Port Melbourne and the depot is located in South Melbourne.
Attendance
Did you know you can add an attendance note on Compass to let us know your child will be away? View some easy instructions.
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
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Thank you to Cheyne Fox from Jellis Craig Realestate – our major sponsor.