Parents/carers to do list
Important dates
School events to add to your calendar for 2024.
School Fete
Port Melbourne Primary School Fete
Join us on Saturday 16 November for a day of fun, food, and family entertainment at the Port Melbourne Primary School Fete! From thrilling rides to delicious food, there’s something for everyone.
Term 4: 7 October to 20 December 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| OCTOBER | |
| Week 5 | |
| 5 November | Melbourne Cup Day - public holiday |
| 6 November | Whole school photo and Year 6 graduation photo |
| 7 November | You Show Us Morning 8:45am- 9:15am open classroom |
| 8 November | Second Hand Uniform Shop (8.30-9.15am) |
| 8 November | Year 3/4 Basketball Gala Day (MSAC) |
| 8 November | Icy Pole Day (gold coin) |
| Week 6 | |
| 11 November | Arts Week Dress Up Day |
| 11 November | Assembly 2.50pm |
| 11-12 November | Art Show, 8:30-9am and 3:30-4pm in the Art Room |
| 13 November | Jam Band Performance |
| 14 November | 2025 Prep Transition Session 1 |
| 15 November | Student free day Book into Team Kids vacation program (if needed) |
| 16 November | School Fete - Saturday from 11am |
| Week 7 | |
| 21 November | 2025 Prep Transition Session 2 |
| 22 November | Icy Pole Day (gold coin) |
| Week 8 | |
| 25 November | Assembly 2.50pm |
| 27-28 November | Prep Collingwood Children's Farm excursion |
| 28 November | 2025 Prep Transition Session 3 |
| 29 November | Year 5/6 Volleyball Gala Day (South Melbourne Beach) |
| 29 November | Icy Pole Day (gold coin) |
| Week 9 | |
| 4 December | Year 2 Melbourne Zoo excursion |
| 4-5 December | Year 4 Swimming, 10:30am -2:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club) |
| 6 December | Year 6 Swimming, 10:30am -2:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club) |
| 6 December | Icy Pole Day (gold coin) |
| Week 10 | |
| 9 December | Student free day Book into Team Kids vacation program (if needed) |
| 10 December | Orientation Day |
| 11-12 December | Year 3 Swimming, 10:30am - 12:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club) |
| 13 December | Second Hand Uniform Shop (8.30-9.15am) |
| 13 December | Year 5 Swimming, 10:30am -2:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club) |
| 13 December | Icy Pole Day (gold coin) |
| Week 11 - last week of term | |
| 16 December | Assembly - 2025 School Captains presented |
| 17 December | Year 6 Graduation |
| 18 December | Reports available |
| 19 December | Christmas Concert |
| 19 December | Jump Rope for Heart |
| 20 December | Term 4 ends 1:30pm Happy Holidays! |
Principal's update
Keep an eye on your inbox or view our Principal's update on our website – Mr Tom Cain publishes a video each fortnight.
Student-free days
Our staff planning and report writing days are booked in for the year. Students are not required to attend school on the following days:
- Friday 15 November
- Monday 9 December.
You can book into the TeamKids vacation care program on these days.
TeamKids - No fee increase for 2025
The School Council has successfully negotiated an extension of the current TeamKids arrangement for providing both the before and after school care program, along with the school holiday program. This agreement is now extended through the end of Term 1, 2026. Key conditions within this extension include:
- Parent fees: There will be no increase in parent fees throughout the entire two-year term of the extension.
2025 term dates
- Term 1: 29* January - 4 April 2025
We have a staggered start to Term 1.- 29 January: student free day - staff planning day.
- Thursday 30 January: Year 1-6 students start.
- Friday 31 January: Prep students start. Preps also have the first five Wednesdays off in Term 1.
- Term 2: 22 April - 4 July 2025
- Term 3: 21 July - 19 September
- Term 4: 6 October - 19 December.
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.
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