School Calendar
Events for the fortnight ahead
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23rd July | AEU Stop Work Action |
| 24th July | Assembly - 3:00 pm start |
| 27th July | National Test of AusAlert - 2:00pm |
| 29th July | 100 Days of Prep Celebrations |
| 30th July | First Steps to Prep - Session 1 |
| 30th July | Tee Ball Division Finals |
Upcoming Term 3 Events
Assembly at 3:00pm:24/07, 07/08, 21/08, 04/09, 18/09 (Final assembly for the term starts at 2.00pm)
More details for these event to be released but please save the date
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6th August | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 13th August | First Steps to Prep - Session 2 |
| 17th August | EDEC Basketball |
| 17th - 21st August | Science Week Activities |
| 27th August | Book Week Dress Up Day |
| 27th August | First Steps to Prep - Book Week |
| 4th September | Father's Day Stall |
| 7th September | Father's Day Celebration Event |
| 10th September | Visit from Ntari School - Northern Territory Partner School |
| 10th September | School Production - Emerald Secondary College in the EPAC |
| 11th September | Celebration of Learning Art Exhibition |
| 14th September | Smile Squad |
| 15th September | Market Day |
| 16th September | Jump Rope for Heart |
| 18th September | Last day of Term 3 - school finishes at 2:30pm |
Upcoming Term 4 Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5th October | First Day of Term 4 |
| 27th October | Rotary Speech Competition |
| 2nd November | Curriculum Day – Student Free Day |
| 3rd November | Cup Day Public Holiday |
| 12th November | Grade 6 Parent Dinner Party |
| 16th November | EDEC Grade 5 Indoor Soccer |
| 23rd to 25th November | Year 3 to 6 Camp |
| 8th December | State-wide Grade 6 Transition Day |
| 9th December | Grade 6 Celebration Day – Gumbuya World |
| 16th December | Grade 6 Graduation |
First Steps to Prep Program
Following the wonderful success of our First Steps to Prep program in Term 2, we are delighted to be continuing the program into Term 3.
Term 3 Sessions
Session 1 - Thursday 30th July
Session 2 - Thursday 13th August
Session 3 - Thursday 27th August
Bookings can be made by calling the office on 9754 3695 or emailing the school: menzies.creek.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Compass forms available:
- Kitchen Garden Allergies
- Student Image Consent
2026 at a glance
Messy Play every Wednesday 9.30-11am (2-5yrs only)
Friday Marathon Club from 8.15am
Lunch clubs
- Monday - Hot Chocolates in the BER order on Qkr
- Tuesday - Chess club in the library
- Wednesday - Reading/drawing in the library
- Thursday - Art activities in the Auslan room
- Friday - Trading cards in the library
Breakfast club everyday! 8.45 - 9am.
- Monday - Scrambled Eggs with Sue
- Tuesday - Grab and Go from the Office
- Wednesday - Beans on Toast with Sarah
- Thursday - Grab and Go from the Office
- Friday - Pancakes with Anne & Jacinta
Lactose free options available.
2026 Term dates & Curriculum Days
Term 3 - 13th July - 18th September
Term 4 - 5th October - 18th December
Curriculum days
2nd November - Cup Monday
School Routine and Bell Times
8:45 – 9:00: Breakfast Club
8:50: Before School Routine
9:00 – 9:15: Morning Circle
9:15 – 10:15: Session One Teaching and Learning
10:15 – 11:15: Session Two Teaching and Learning
11:15 – 11:20: Eating
11:20 – 11:50: Recess
11:50 – 12:35: Session Three Teaching and Learning
12:35 – 1:20: Session Four Teaching and Learning
1:20 – 1:30: Eating Time
1:30 – 2:10: Lunchtime
2:10 – 3:30: Session Five Teaching and Learning
3:30: Home time!