Events & reminders
Important dates
School events to add to your calendar for 2025.
Halloween Raffle
Our Spooky Halloween Raffle will be drawn next week! ickets are due back on Monday 27 October and the raffle will be drawn on Wednesday. Remember to drop fang-tastic prize donations at the office.
Term 4: 6 October – 19 December
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 4 | |
| 27 October | Assembly, 2:50pm – Maths Talent Quest certificates presented (parents welcome) |
| 27 October | Halloween Raffle tickets due |
| 29 October | Halloween Raffle drawn |
| 31 October | World Teacher's Day ❤️ |
| 31 October | Icy Pole Day – gold coin |
| 31 October | Ice Bucket Challenge – 2:40pm at the Flagpoles near Graham St entry Parents are welcome to watch the big freeze! |
| 1 November | Melbourne Pollinator Garden Working Bee – Poolman Street nature strip |
| Week 5 | |
| 4 November | Melbourne Cup Day - public holiday |
| Week 6 | |
| 10 November | Assembly, 2:50pm |
| 10-12 November | Year 4 Camp |
| 11-12 November | Annual Art Show (before and after school) - Art Room |
| 12 November* | Arts Day - dress up day *Please note the new date |
| 13 November | 2026 Prep Transition Day 1 |
| 14 November | Year 3-4 Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day |
| 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 |
| 29 November | Melbourne Pollinator Garden Working Bee – Poolman Street nature strip |
| 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 |
| 5 December | Year 5-6 Beach Volleyball Gala Day |
| 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), 9-11am |
| 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.
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.
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.
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