Important dates

School events to add to your calendar for 2024.

School Fete

We are so excited about our Fete this Saturday 16 November! From thrilling rides to delicious food, there’s something for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

Term 4: 7 October to 20 December 2024

Date	Event
16 November	School Fete - Saturday from 11am
Week 7
21 November	2025 Prep Transition Session 2
22 November	Icy Pole Day (gold coin)
Week 8
25 November	Assembly 2.50pm
27-28 November	Prep Collingwood Children's Farm excursion
28 November	2025 Prep Transition Session 3
28 November	PMPS Staff Lunch (PFA event)
29 November	Year 5/6 Volleyball Gala Day (South Melbourne Beach)
29 November	Icy Pole Day (gold coin)
Week 9
4 December	Year 2 Melbourne Zoo excursion
4-5 December	Year 4 Swimming, 10:30am -2:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club)
6 December	Year 6 Swimming, 10:30am -2:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club)
6 December	Icy Pole Day (gold coin)
Week 10
9 December	Student free day Book into Team Kids vacation program (if needed)
10 December	Orientation Day
11-12 December	Year 3 Swimming, 10:30am - 12:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club)
13 December	Second Hand Uniform Shop (8.30-9.15am)
13 December	Year 5 Swimming, 10:30am -2:30pm (Port Melbourne Life Saving Club)
13 December	Icy Pole Day (gold coin)
Week 11 - last week of term
16 December	Assembly, 2:50pm 2025 School Captains presented
17 December	Year 6 Graduation
18 December	Reports available
19 December	Christmas Concert, 9am
19 December	Jump Rope for Heart
20 December	Term 4 ends 1:30pm Happy Holidays!

Principal's update

Keep an eye on your inbox or view our Principal's update on our website – Mr Tom Cain publishes a video each fortnight.

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:

Monday 9 December.

You can book into the TeamKids vacation care program on these days.

2025 term dates

Term 1: 29* January - 4 April 2025
We have a staggered start to Term 1.
- 29 January: student free day - staff planning day.
- Thursday 30 January: Year 1-6 students start.
- Friday 31 January: Prep students start. Preps also have the first five Wednesdays off in Term 1.
Term 2: 22 April - 4 July 2025
Term 3: 21 July - 19 September
Term 4: 6 October - 19 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.

Socials

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a glimpse of what's happening at school.

Thank you to Cheyne Fox and WHITEFOX Real Estate – our new major sponsor.

Activities outside school

Christmas photos

Playball Basketball

Social Skills Holiday Program

APC Art Show

Team Kids

Netball

Activities in Port Phillip

Big Racket Music Making