2026 Important dates and opportunities
Please note that dates are subject to change
Student Term Dates for 2026
Term 3 (10 weeks)
Tuesday 14 July – Friday 18 September
Term 4 (9 weeks)
Monday 5 October – Thursday 3 December
Events for Term 3 2026
| WEEK THREE | |
|---|---|
| Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 July | Junior School Dental Van Onsite |
| Monday 27 July | Year 10 - 2027 Information Evening (Year 9 students and parents) |
| Monday 27 July | Junior School Super Strings Excursion |
| Monday 27 July to Friday 7 August | Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews |
| Wednesday 29 July | Year 8 - 2027 Subject Expo (Year 7 students) |
| Wednesday 29 July | Junior School Divisional Netball Tournament |
| WEEK FOUR | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 August | Bendigo Coral Competition |
| Wednesday 5 August | Year 7-10 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Senior School students finish at 2.30pm) |
| Friday 7 August | Year 1 Discovery Centre Excursion |
| WEEK FIVE | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 11 August | Senior School Ensembles Concert - Purchase tickets here, more detail below |
| Wednesday 12 August | Junior School Ensembles Concert - Purchase tickets here, more detail below |
| 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 (Year 6 students) |
| 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 ArtFest Exhibition |
| 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 |
Junior and Senior School Ensembles Concerts
Join us in Week 5 at the Ulumbarra Theatre, where family, friends and the community can enjoy two evenings of musical celebration!
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.
Adults: $28
Students & Concession: $22
Family: $88
Senior School: 6.00pm, Tuesday 11 August
GoTix Ticket Link: https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/tiny/GirtonEnsemblesSenior2026
Junior School: 6.00pm, Wednesday 12 August
GoTix Ticket Link: https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/tiny/GirtonEnsemblesJunior2026
Our students look forward to sharing their musical journey with you.
🎨 Help needed for 2026 Girton ArtFest Exhibition!
With over 800 student artworks set to be featured this September in GIrton's annual ArtFest Exhibition, we’re seeking volunteers to help frame each piece and bring the exhibition to life.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of Girton’s most celebrated events and connect with other members of our community.
No experience? No problem! ArtFest Director and Junior School Teacher of Arts, Ms Nic James will be onsite to provide hands-on guidance and training in the initial stages.
🖼️ Ready to lend a hand? Please click here to register and be part of something inspiring.
Ms Ashley Chelliah
Arts Faculty Coordinator
Change to opening hours: Second-Hand Uniform Shop
Dear Girton Families,
We would like to advise of a change to the operating hours of the Second-Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS), located at Junior School on Mackenzie Street.
Unfortunately, the Girton Parents' Foundation (GPF) and Friends of Junior School (FOJS) Committees have had to make the difficult decision to reduce opening hours due to a shortage of volunteers. This is the first time in almost 10 years we have been required to reduce our service, and it has not been a decision made lightly.
Effective immediately, SHUS will operate on Fridays only from 8:15am – 9:00am.
We understand that SHUS is a valuable resource for many families at Girton. However, services such as SHUS can only continue to operate when supported by volunteers. We also recognise that families have busy schedules, but we encourage anyone who may be able to assist, even occasionally, to consider volunteering. Community-run services rely on the generosity and support of our families.
If you are available to help, we welcome registrations here: https://volunteersignup.org/3YC98.
We would also like to clarify that the day-to-day operation and management of SHUS is undertaken entirely by the GPF and FOJS Committees. The School's Administration and Front Office team are not involved in the running of SHUS and are unable to assist with enquiries regarding stock, donations, opening hours or volunteer rosters.
We thank our wonderful volunteers, past and present, for their continued support and dedication. Without them, SHUS simply could not operate.
Kind regards,
Friends of Junior School (FOJS) Committee
Girton Parents' Foundation (GPF)