Events & reminders
Bunnings BBQ
Come and grab a sausage and support our school tomorrow at our Bunnings BBQ fundraiser.
When: Saturday 8 August
Where: Bunnings Port Melbourne
Trivia Night
Dust off your double denim, grab your friends and join us for what is always one of the most fun nights on the school calendar!
When: Friday 14th August 2026
Where: School Gym
Buy tickets now! Ticket sales close tonight (7 August)
This year's Trivia Online Auction is now LIVE! Please share with family and friends, it's a publicly listed auction so they can join in on the bidding fun too.
Term 3: 13 July – 18 September 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 4 | |
| 7 August | Australian Primary Principals Day |
| 7 August | Trivia Online Auction open |
| 8 August | Bunnings BBQ |
| Week 5 | |
| 10 August | Student Free Day |
| 11-14 August | ICAS Test (English) |
| 12 August | District Athletics |
| 14 August | Trivia Night –Buy tickets *sales close 7 August |
| Week 6 | |
| 17-21 August | Year 1-2 Swimming – MSAC |
| Week 7 | |
| 24 August | Book Week – dress up day – Parents/carers invited to the Dress Up Parade, 9:15am in the Gym. |
| 24-26 August | Book Fair - after school in the Library |
| 24-28 August | ICAS Test (Maths) |
| 27 August | Book Week performance |
| 28 August | Year 3-4 Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day |
| Week 8 | |
| 31 August | Assembly, 2.40pm |
| 31 Aug-2 Sep | Year 5 Camp |
| 4 September | Second Hand Uniform Shop, 8.30-9.15am |
| 4 September | Prep-Year 2 Athletics Day |
| Week 9 | |
| 10 September | Parents Battle of the Bands |
| 11 September | Year 5-6 Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day |
| Week 10 | |
| 15-16 September | Year 4 Production – Phoenix Theatre, Elwood |
| 16 September | STEM Day |
| 18 September | Term 3 finishes, 2:30pm |
Lunch clubs
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:
- Term 3
- Monday 10 August 2026
- Term 4:
- Monday 2 November 2026
- Monday 30 November 2026
You can book into the TeamKids vacation care program on these days.
Camps
Year 4: Camp Jungai 9-11 November 2026
Year 5: Marysville 31 August - 2 September 2026
Year 6 Graduation
Families of Year 6 students, please save the date for the Graduation Ceremony on Thursday 10 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.
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
Follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook for a glimpse of what's happening at school.
Sponsor
We’re delighted to announce that Jellis Craig Port Phillip, proudly represented by Cheyne Fox, is a sponsor of Port Melbourne Primary School.
As a long-time local and passionate supporter of the Port Melbourne community, Cheyne and the team at Jellis Craig Port Phillip are committed to giving back and supporting the next generation. Their sponsorship will help contribute to a range of valuable initiatives and opportunities for the school and its students.
We’re excited to partner with Jellis Craig Port Phillip and sincerely appreciate their investment in our school community and the future of our children.
Contact Cheyne on 0410 216 156 or CheyneFox@jelliscraig.com.au.