IMPORTANT DATES
We have some important dates and events for you to add to your calendars for Term (T) 1:
T1 Week 7:
Labour Day Public Holiday - No school for students - Monday 9th March
NAPLAN Assessments - Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th March - Year 3 and Year 5 students
T1 Week 8:
5/6 Beach Program - Wednesday 18th March
Harmony Night - Celebration of Learning and BYO Picnic Dinner- Friday 20th March from 4:00 - 6:00pm
T1 Week 9:
5/6 Swimming Program at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre - Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March
T1 Week 10:
Colour Run - Whole School Fundraiser Event - Thursday 2nd April - 11:40am-1:00pm
Term 1 Special Lunch and BBQ Picnic - Sausage Sizzle 1:00pm
End of Term Assembly including the Easter Raffle - from 1:50pm
End of Term Dismissal - 2:30pm.
Curriculum Days and Student Free Days for 2026:
In line with our Victorian Government Schools Agreement, we have 4 Curriculum Days and some additional student free days for the year that have all been approved by the DPS School Council.
Here are the details, so you can add these student free days to your 2026 calendar:
Dates | Event | Focus
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|---|---|---|
Term 2, Week 6 Mon 25.05
|
Professional Practice Day |
Semester 1 Assessment Day *students will be required for a 30 minute appointment |
Term 2, Week 7 Frid 05.06
|
Curriculum Day #3 |
Semester 1 Report Writing Day |
Term 3, Week 1 Wed 15.07
|
Curriculum Day #4 |
Student Led Conferences *students and families will be required for a 15 minute conference |
Term 4, Week 5 Mon 02.11
|
Time In Lieu Day |
Staff acquit their accrued time in lieu |