2026 Important dates and opportunities
Please note that dates are subject to change
Student Term Dates for 2026
Term 2 (9 weeks)
Monday 20 April – Friday 19 June
Term 3 (10 weeks)
Tuesday 14 July – Friday 18 September
Term 4 (9 weeks)
Monday 5 October – Thursday 3 December
Book now! GPF Trivia Night: Friday 24 July
Attention all trivia enthusiasts!
Get ready for a night of excitement and competition at the 2026 Girton Parents and Friends Trivia Night! Tickets are now on sale for the event taking place on Friday, 24 July at the All Seasons Conservatory in Bendigo with arrival at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Gather a group of 8-10 friends or colleagues for a table, or simply grab a ticket for yourself or a couple of friends and we will allocate you to a table. Tickets are priced at $50 per adult. Light finger food is provided with drinks available to purchase on the night.
Don't miss out on the chance to test your knowledge and win fabulous prizes. Book your tickets and start brushing up on your trivia skills.
Join us at the All Seasons Conservatory in the private function room for a night of fun. Please note that this is an adults only event.
We can't wait to see you there!
Girton Parents and Friends (GPF)
Events for Term 3 2026
| WEEK ONE | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 14 July | First day of Term 3 |
| WEEK TWO | |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 July | Year 11 2027 Information Evening |
| Tuesday 21 July | Junior School State Cross Country |
| Tuesday 21 July | Junior School Divisional 1 & 2 Football |
| Wednesday 22 July | Junior and Senior School House Captains Breakfast - 7.00 - 8.30am Junior School library |
| Wednesday 22 July | Year 9 2027 Subject Expo |
| Friday 24 July | Girton Parents and Friends (GPF) Trivia Night - Book now! |
| WEEK THREE | |
|---|---|
| Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 July | Junior School Dental Van Onsite |
| Monday 27 July | Year 10 2027 Information Evening |
| Monday 27 July | Junior School Super Strings Excursion |
| Wednesday 29 July | Year 8 2027 Subject Expo |
| Wednesday 29 July | Junior School Divisional Netball Tournament |
| WEEK FOUR | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 August | Bendigo Coral Competition |
| Friday 7 August | Year 1 Discovery Centre Excursion |
| WEEK FIVE | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 11 August | Senior School Ensembles Concert |
| Wednesday 12 August | Junior School Ensembles Concert |
| Wednesday 12 August | Junior School Performance Choir Excursion |
| WEEK SIX | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 18 August | Junior School Regional Soccer / Vic Schools Netball |
| Thursday 20 August | Year 7 2027 Imagine Day |
| WEEK SEVEN | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 26 August | Junior School Book Week Parade |
| Wednesday 26 August | Junior School RULER Family Night |
| Friday 28 August | Girton Grammar v Ballarat Grammar Netball/Football |
| Friday 28 August | Old Girtonians (OGA) 10-Year Reunion |
| WEEK EIGHT | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 - Friday 4 September | Year 5 Camp |
| Friday 4 September | Prep Billabong Ranch Excursion |
| Friday 4 September | Junior School Father's Day Stall |
| Friday 4 September | Old Girtonians (OGA) 60-Year Reunion |
| WEEK NINE | |
|---|---|
| Monday 7 September | Junior School Performance Choir Excursion |
| Wednesday 9 September | Aeroschools Gold Coast |
| Friday 11 - Sunday 13 September | Girton ArtShow |
| Friday 11 September | Junior School Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day |
| WEEK TEN | |
|---|---|
| Thursday 17 - Friday 18 September | Year 2 Camp |
| Friday 18 September | Last day of Term 3 |
Performing Arts Scholarships and Betty Higgs Music Scholarships
Outstanding Senior School musicians and performers are encouraged to apply for the Performing Arts Scholarships and/or the Betty Higgs Music Scholarship for 2027.
The Performing Arts Scholarship (awarded by audition)
Available to new and current students entering Years 7-12 in 2027
Applications Open: Friday 22 May 2026
Application Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday 10 July 2026
Audition Date: Thursday 23 July 2026 (Term 3, Week 2)
The Betty Higgs Music Scholarship (awarded by audition)
Available to new and current students entering Years 7-12 in 2027
Applications Open: Friday 22 May 2026
Application Closing Date: 5.00pm, Friday 10 July 2026
Audition Date: Thursday 30 July 2026 (Term 3, Week 3)
Please note: the Michael Currie Scholarship will not be awarded in 2027 as it is held by a current student.
Mrs Cally Bartlett
Head of Arts
Senior School Teacher of Music
Junior School Ensembles Concert - Wednesday 12 August
We are delighted to announce that our annual Junior School Ensembles Concert will be held on Wednesday 12 August at the Ulumbarra Theatre. This much-anticipated event celebrates the achievements of our young musicians and provides an opportunity for students to share the skills, confidence, and enjoyment they have developed through their ensemble participation. We look forward to an evening of inspiring performances that showcase the dedication and enthusiasm of our students.
Tickets will go on sale in mid-July, and families will be notified as soon as booking details become available.
Music education offers benefits that extend far beyond the classroom, supporting children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. We encourage parents to explore the information below from music educator and researcher Anita Collins, who explains the many advantages of learning a musical instrument.
Anita is internationally recognized for her work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher and student.
Since 2016, Anita has travelled around the world to interview over 100 neuroscientists and psychologists about music learning and brain development, known as neuromusical research. Anita now uses the research to present, consult and advocate for an updated understanding of how music learning can benefit every child’s development.
For more information, please contact Mrs Laura Dusseljee, Head of Junior School Music.