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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 JulyJunior School Dental Van Onsite
Monday 27 JulyYear 10 - 2027 Information Evening (Year 9 students and parents)
Monday 27 JulyJunior School Super Strings Excursion
Monday 27 July to Friday 7 August

Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews

Wednesday 29 JulyYear 8 - 2027 Subject Expo (Year 7 students)
Wednesday 29 JulyJunior School Divisional Netball Tournament
WEEK FOUR
Tuesday 4 AugustBendigo Coral Competition
Wednesday 5 AugustYear 7-10 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Senior School students finish at 2.30pm)
Friday 7 AugustYear 1 Discovery Centre Excursion
WEEK FIVE
Tuesday 11 AugustSenior School Ensembles Concert - Purchase tickets here, more detail below
Wednesday 12 AugustJunior School Ensembles Concert - Purchase tickets here, more detail below
Wednesday 12 AugustJunior School Performance Choir Excursion
WEEK SIX
Tuesday 18 August Junior School Regional Soccer / Vic Schools Netball
Thursday 20 AugustYear 7 - 2027 Imagine Day (Year 6 students)
WEEK SEVEN
Wednesday 26 AugustJunior School Book Week Parade
Wednesday 26 AugustJunior School RULER Family Night
Friday 28 AugustGirton Grammar v Ballarat Grammar Netball/Football
Friday 28 AugustOld Girtonians (OGA) 10-Year Reunion
WEEK EIGHT
Tuesday 1 - Friday 4 SeptemberYear 5 Camp
Friday 4 SeptemberPrep Billabong Ranch Excursion
Friday 4 SeptemberJunior School Father's Day Stall
Friday 4 SeptemberOld Girtonians (OGA) 60-Year Reunion
WEEK NINE
Monday 7 SeptemberJunior School Performance Choir Excursion
Wednesday 9 SeptemberAeroschools Gold Coast
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 SeptemberGirton ArtFest Exhibition
Friday 11 SeptemberJunior School Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
WEEK TEN
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 SeptemberYear 2 Camp
Friday 18 SeptemberLast day of Term 3

Junior and Senior School Ensembles Concerts

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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)