Calendar of Events
Upwey South Primary School
All events are marked in the Compass Calendar, and we recommend families reference and record relevant dates for their child/ren.
Breakfast Club - come one and all
USPS offers "Breakfast Club" every Friday! We welcome all students to enjoy the generosity of Foodbank Australia, as we provide breakfast to our students on Friday mornings in the Senior Gallery. Rain, hail, or shine our staff and parent volunteers will be there to fuel you for your Friday!
School-wide Session Times
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Morning Recess | Session 3 | Session 4 | Lunch Eating | Lunch Recess | Session 5 | Afternoon Recess | Session 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.50am-9.40am | 9.40am-10.30am | 10.30am-11.00am | 11.00am-11.50am | 11.50am-12.40pm | 12.40pm-12.50pm | 12.50pm-1.20pm | 1.20pm-2.10pm | 2.10pm-2.40pm | 2.40pm-3.30pm |
- 8.45am - bell for opening of classroom doors
- 8.50am - bell to commence session one
- 10.30am - start of morning recess bell
- 10.57am - 3 minutes of music
- 11.00am - end of morning recess bell
- 12.40pm - lunch eating time bell
- 12.50pm - start of lunch recess bell
- 1.17pm - 3 minutes of music
- 1.20pm - end of lunch recess bell
- 2.10pm - start of afternoon recess bell
- 2.40pm - end of afternoon recess bell
- 3.30pm - end of day bell
What are the 2026 school term dates?
Term ONE:
- Commences - Thursday 29th January 2026- Yr 1-6 students commence 8:45am
- Thursday 5th February - Foundation commence 9:00am
- Concludes - Thursday 2nd April 2:30pm dismissal
Term TWO:
- Commences - Monday 20th April 8:45am
- Concludes - Friday 26th June 2:30pm dismissal
Term THREE:
- Commences - Monday 13th July 8:45am
- Concludes - Friday 18th September 2:30pm dismissal
Term FOUR:
- Commences - Monday 5th October 8:45am
- Concludes - Friday 18th December 2:30pm dismissal
What are the 2026 allocated Curriculum Days?
Term One (10-week term):
- Tuesday 27th January (Week 1): statewide Curriculum Day (required all VIC DE staff)
- Wednesday 28th January (Week 1): school-wide protocols and PLC practices
Term Two (10-week term):
- Friday 22nd May (Week 5): Assessment and Reporting
Term Three (10-week term):
- Monday 24th August (Week 7): Curriculum/Pedagogy Focus (school review focus)
Term Four (11-week term):
- Monday 2nd November (Week 5- Cup Eve): School-wide Professional Practice- Assessment and Reporting
On all curriculum days students are not required at school. Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) is available from 7:00am-6:30pm on these days. To register and make a booking, call 1300 072 410 or go to www.theircare.com.au