Upcoming Events/ Key Dates

Events Coming Up
Permissions / Payments required:
- 2026 Classroom Parent Helper Program
At Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street), we value the involvement and commitment of our community to enrich the learning and school experience for all students. Each year, we facilitate an opportunity for parents and carers to express their interest and become certified as a Classroom Parent Helper, which enables you to volunteer within the classrooms.
This year, the Classroom Parent Helper Course will be held on Wednesday 25th March at 2:30pm - 3:30pm in the Library. This course is required for anyone wishing to volunteer within the classroom throughout the school year.
If you have previously attended the Classroom Parent Helper Course and are already certified, you will not have to repeat this training.
To secure your attendance at the 2026 course, please complete the Google Form
Link: Classroom Parent Helper Training Course
- Tuesday 31 March- School Photo Day (See MSP Photo Day page for more information)
- Wednesday 1 April- Haymes Paint Excursion- selected Grade 3/4 Students
- Wednesday 1 April- Division Athletics- selected Students Grade 4-6
Reminder that all excursions/incursion require permission and/or payment 2 days prior to event
(If you are wanting to pay via CSEF, School Credit or SSB- click on this preference and then submit. No further action is required from you. Please note these payments can take up to 7 days to process.)
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Reminders:
- We are a SunSmart School
- Please ensure your child brings their labelled hat for Term 1
2026 Term Dates
| 2026 | Start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | School Office Opens, Tuesday 27 January 2025 Year 1 - 6 Students start Wednesday 28 January 2025 Foundation start Thursday 29 January 2025 | 2 April (Thursday) (2:30pm Finish) |
| Term 2 | 20 April 1 June- Curriculum Day | No students at school 24 June Students Led Conferences | No Students at School- Students encouraged to attend allotted conference time with parent | 26 June (2:30pm Finish) |
| Term 3 | 13 July- Curriculum Day | No students at School 14 July- Students return for Term 3 9 Sept- Professional Practice Day | No students at School
| 18 September (2:30pm Finish) |
| Term 4 | 5 October 3 November- Melbourne Cup- Public Holiday 25 November- Curriculum Day | No Students at School | 18 December (1:30pm Finish) |
