2023 School Year
| Start of 2023 School Year | |
|---|---|
| Friday 27 January | Term 1 commences; statewide student-free day in all Victorian government schools. Office opens. Care provided by OSHC from 7am to 6pm. Booking essential. |
| Monday 30 January | EHPS student-free day; second of four student-free days in 2023 school year. Care provided by OSHC from 7am to 6pm. Booking essential. |
| Tuesday 31 January | Years 1 to 6 students commence (8.50am to 3.30pm). |
Tuesday 31 January to Monday 6 February | Prep school entry assessment interviews - compulsory one hour interview between the student and their teacher; parents/guardians do not stay; date and time have been advised in school start letter mailed to parents/guardians. |
| Tuesday 7 February | Prep students commence - Prep students will have a staggered start between 9am and 10am (specific start time advised in the school start letter mailed to parents/guardians), and finish at 2.30pm. |
| Wednesday 8 to Monday 13 February | Prep students attend school from 8.50am to 2.30pm. |
| Tuesday 14 February | Prep students begin attending school full time from 8.50am to 3.30pm. |
| 2023 School Terms | |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Friday 27 January* to Thursday 6 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 24 April to Friday 23 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 10 July to Friday 15 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 2 October to Wednesday 20 December |
* compulsory student-free day in all Victorian government schools.
Student-free Days in 2023:
- Friday 27 January
- Monday 30 January
- Monday 27 February
- plus one additional day to be advised when ratified by School Council.
OSHC care available from 7am to 6pm for students enrolled in the program.
Public Holidays in 2023 during school terms - no students at school:
Monday 13 March - Labour Day
Tuesday 25 April - ANZAC Day
Monday 12 June - King's Birthday
Tuesday 7 November - Melbourne Cup Day
Absence at the start of Term 1
If your child will be absent at the beginning of Term 1 in 2023, please ensure you have notified Mr Perini, our Principal, of your child's absence, as required by the Department of Education & Training attendance guidelines. Send the details to Mr Perini using the school email address - essex.heights.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Please ensure that you enter the appropriate attendance note on Compass for the day/days that your child is absent from their first day at school, Tuesday 31 January (Years 1 to 6) or Tuesday 7 February (Prep). Please also email their teacher (via the link on Compass, or school email if needed) to advise your child’s absence and when they will commence school.