Events & reminders
School photos
Say "cheese"! School photos are coming up on Wednesday 25 March. All students will have their photo taken individually and in their class group.
You can order photos on the SchoolPix website - please check your child's bag for the order form with their unique code.
2026 dates
Term 1: 27 January - 2 April 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 7 | |
| 9 March | Labour Day – public holiday |
| 10-13 March | Year 6 Camp |
| 11-13 March | NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5) |
| 13 March | Icy Pole Friday |
| Week 8 | |
| 16 March | Assembly, 2:40pm – SRC badges presented |
| 17 March | Parent Focus Groups: Student Engagement |
| 19 March | Year 5 Zoo excursion |
| 19 March | Parent Focus Groups: – Registration required for Screens and School Operations |
| 20 March | Year 5-6 Tee-ball Gala Day |
| 20 March | Second Hand Uniform Shop, 8:30-9:15am |
| 20 March | Open Morning (for future families) |
| 20 March | Icy Pole Friday |
| Week 8 | |
| 24 March | Beachside Division Swimming Carnival |
| 25 March | School photos |
| 27 March | Icy Pole Friday |
| 27 March | Year 3-6 House Cross Country |
| Week 10 | |
| 2 April | Term 1 finishes, 2:30pm |
Icy Pole Fridays
To make the most of the warm weather, our PFA are selling icy poles at lunch time on Fridays. Please send a gold coin in with your child if you'd like them to enjoy a sweet treat.
Bike / scooter parking
We encourage students to ride to school as a great way to support a healthy, active lifestyle!
A secure bike/scooter parking area is available for students and is locked between 9:15am and 3:15pm each day.
Please note that this area is not covered by CCTV, so if your child is staying for after-school activities, we recommend they use a lock.
Parent payments
Help support our students have a brighter future by contributing to the parent payments.
You can pay via your child's profile on Compass or at the School Office.
CSEF
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) is designed to help eligible families cover the costs of school activities, ensuring every child can take part in these important experiences. Families holding a valid means-tested concession card can apply.
Visit the CSEF website for more information.
2026 term dates
- Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June
- Term 3: Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September
- Term 4: Monday 5 October – Friday 18 December
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 2:
- Friday, 5 June 2026
- 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 3: Mt Evelyn 9-10 June-2026
Year 4: Camp Jungai 9-11 November 2026
Year 5: Marysville 31 August - 2 September 2026
Year 6: Billabong Ranch, 10-13 March 2026 (the day after Labour Day weekend)
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
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Thank you to Cheyne Fox from Jellis Craig Realestate – our major sponsor.