Save the date - Term 4 is a sun hat term.
Make sure to view the 2027 dates also.
Kalinda Primary School
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2026
| Term 3 2026 | |
| Mon 31 Aug - Fri 11 Sep | Prep - Grade 2 Swimming ( see Compass for details ) |
| Wednesday 2nd Sept. | Grade 6 2026 Graduation Photo ( 9am ) |
| Thursday 3rd Sept | District Aths ( qualified students ) |
| Friday 4th September | Assembly 2.45 pm Preps Pizza with Your favorite person 3.15 - 4 pm ( Compass ) |
| Mon 7th - Friday 11th Sept | Grades 3 & 4 Swimming ( see Compass for details ) Parent helpers to check in with office before attending the event |
| Wednesday 9th Sept. | Music Incursion (whole school ) Prep incursion 9 -11 am |
| Friday 11th September | Kalinda Crews |
| Wednesday 16th Sept. | Grades 3 & 4 Hooptime |
| Thursday 17th Sept. | Kalinda Footy Maths Day - free dress day ( see note below ) End of Term 3, 3.30 pm Dismissal |
| Friday 18th September | Student free day (Parent Teacher Interviews) |
| Term 4 2026 | Daylight saving time is back! |
| Monday 5th October | First day of Term 4 (Sunhat term) World Teachers Day |
| Tuesday 6th October | Canteen reopens for Term 4 |
| Friday 16th October | Grade 2 excursion ( ** New date ) |
| Tue 13th Oct - Mon 26 Oct | 2026 Japan Study Tour |
| Friday 30th October | Grade 1 excursion ( ** New date ) |
| Tuesday 3rd November | Melbourne Cup Public holiday |
| Wed 4th - Friday 6th Nov | Grades 3 & 4 Camp ( see Compass for further details ) |
| Thursday 5th Nov | Prep excursion ( see Compass ) |
| Wednesday 11th Nov | Remembrance Day Grade 6 only incursion |
| Friday 13th November | 2027 Prep Transition Session 1 |
| Friday 20th November | 2027 Prep Transition Session 2 |
| Friday 27th November | 2027 Prep Transition Session 3 Wonnies Music Student Showcase. |
| Tuesday 1st December | 2027 Prep parent information session 6 pm - 7 pm |
| Friday 4th December | 2027 Prep Transition Session 4: Meet your teacher Kalinda Choir and Highland Dancing Concert |
| Tuesday 8th December | DET Transition Day 2026: Grade 6 attending DET secondary schools in 2027 |
| Wednesday 9th Dec | Grade 2 Day Camp ( details in Compass ) |
| Thursday 10th December | Kalinda Carols. ( Evening event, No Dogs or alcohol ) |
| Friday 11 December | Student free day |
| Tuesday 15 December | Grade 6 Graduation ( this is an after-school event ) |
| Wednesday 16th Dec | Grades 5 & 6 Excursion ( see Compass ) |
| Thursday 17th Dec | Grade 6 BBQ Lunch |
| Friday 18th December | End of Term 4 and school year. 1:30pm dismissal |
Sports dress-up day
Sports Dress Up Day – Thursday 17th September
Traditionally, we finish Term 3 by showing our support for our favourite AFL teams. However, with so many exciting sporting events taking place this year—including the Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Soccer World Cup—we thought it was the perfect opportunity to broaden our focus and celebrate all sports!
On Thursday 17th September, students are invited to come dressed in their favourite sporting attire. This could be the uniform of a team they follow, a sporting club they represent, or clothing that celebrates a sport they love. We are looking forward to seeing how many different sports are represented across the school!
As in previous years, students are encouraged to wear a number between 1 and 99 somewhere on their clothing. This could be on the back of a jumper, a sports jersey, or even a number written on a piece of paper and pinned or taped to their shirt. During the day, students will have the opportunity to take part in our annual ‘Guess the Number’ competition by estimating the total of all the numbers worn by students across the school. The winner will be announced at an assembly early in Term 4, with prizes awarded to the closest guesses.
Students will also enjoy a range of activities throughout the day, including sports rotations outside and sports-themed games in the classroom.
We can't wait to celebrate the wonderful world of sport and finish the term with a fun filled day of teamwork, participation and Kalinda spirit!
Future school term dates
2027 Future dates
| Term 1 2027 | |
| Tuesday 26th Jan | Australia Day Public Holiday |
| Wed 27th & Thu 28th Jan | Staff PL |
| Friday 29th Jan | Students begin school (Prep 9 am - 1pm, G1-6 9am-330pm) |
| Friday 26th Feb | Grades 5 & 6 Summer Sports Gala Day 1 |
| Monday 8th March | Labor Day Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 9th March | Grades 5 & 6 Summer Sports Gala Day 2 |
| Wednesdy 10th March | Whole School Photo Day with MSP |
| Wednesday 10th - Mon 22nd March | NAPLAN - ( Grades 3 & 5 only ) |
| Thursday 25th March | End of Term 1 |
| Monday 12th April | Term 2 begins |
| Wed 14th - 16th April | Grades 5 & 6 Camp |
| Thursday 3rd June | Grades 5 & 6 Winter Sports Gala Day 1 |
| Monday 14th June | King's Birthday Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 22nd June | Grades 5 & 6 Winter Sports Gala Day 2 |
| Monday 28th June - 30th June | Grades 3 & 4 Camp |
| Monday 13th July | Term 3 begins |
| Thursday 19th - Friday 20th August | Whole School Production |
| Friday 17th September | Term 3 ends |
| Monday 4th October | Term 4 begins ( Sun hat term ) |
| Tuesday 2nd Nov | Melbourne Cup Holiday |
| Friday 17th Dec | Term 4 ends 1.30pm |
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October when clocks are put forward one hour.
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am (3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April when clocks are put back one hour.