School Calendar
Events for the fortnight ahead
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26th June | Assembly - 2:00pm |
| 26th June | Last Day of Term 2 - school finishes at 2:30pm |
| 13th July | First Day of Term 3 |
Upcoming Term 3 Events
Assembly at 3:00pm:24/07, 07/08, 21/08, 04/09, 18/09 (Final assembly for the term starts at 2.00pm)
More details for these event to be released but please save the date.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13th July | First Day of Term 3 |
| 14th July | Flag Raising Ceremony - 3pm |
| 15th July | Out of uniform day - wear Aboriginal flag colours |
| 23rd July | Parent Teacher Interviews |
| 31st July | First Steps to Prep - Physical Education |
| 4th August | EDEC Basketball |
| 13th August | First Steps to Prep - Kitchen Garden and Art |
| 24th - 28th August | Book Week |
| 27th August | First Steps to Prep - Book Week |
| 4th September | Father's Day Stall |
| 7th September | Father's Day Event |
| 10th September | School Production - Emerald Secondary College in the EPAC |
| 11th September | Art Exhibition / Showcase of Learning |
| 14th September | Smile Squad |
| 16th September | Division Athletics |
| 18th September | Last day of Term 3 - school finishes at 2:30pm |
First Steps to Prep Program
Following the wonderful success of our First Steps to Prep program in Term 2, we are delighted to be continuing the program into Term 3.
Term 3 Sessions
Session 1 - Thursday 30th July
Session 2 - Thursday 13th August
Session 3 - Thursday 27th August
Bookings can be made by calling the office on 9754 3695 or emailing the school: menzies.creek.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Compass forms available:
- Kitchen Garden Allergies
- Student Image Consent
2026 at a glance
Messy Play every Wednesday 9.30-11am (2-5yrs only)
Friday Marathon Club from 8.15am
Lunch clubs
- Monday - Hot Chocolates in the BER order on Qkr
- Tuesday - Chess club in the library
- Wednesday - Reading/drawing in the library
- Thursday - Art activities in the Auslan room
- Friday - Trading cards in the library
Breakfast club everyday! 8.45 - 9am.
- Monday - Scrambled Eggs with Sue
- Tuesday - Grab and Go from the Office
- Wednesday - Beans on Toast with Sarah
- Thursday - Grab and Go from the Office
- Friday - Pancakes with Anne & Jacinta
Lactose free options available.
2026 Term dates & Curriculum Days
Term 2 - 20th April - 26th June
Term 3 - 13th July - 18th September
Term 4 - 5th October - 18th December
Curriculum days
2nd November - Cup Monday
School Routine and Bell Times
8:45 – 9:00: Breakfast Club
8:50: Before School Routine
9:00 – 9:15: Morning Circle
9:15 – 10:15: Session One Teaching and Learning
10:15 – 11:15: Session Two Teaching and Learning
11:15 – 11:20: Eating
11:20 – 11:50: Recess
11:50 – 12:35: Session Three Teaching and Learning
12:35 – 1:20: Session Four Teaching and Learning
1:20 – 1:30: Eating Time
1:30 – 2:10: Lunchtime
2:10 – 3:30: Session Five Teaching and Learning
3:30: Home time!