Welcome to the 2026 school year!

We are excited to welcome all students and families to the start of the 2026 school year! We look forward to a positive and successful year of learning, growth, and community. Learn more about key dates and what to expect as Term 1 begins.


To help families plan for the first term of school, particularly our Prep students, please note the important dates below:

  • Thursday 29 January 2026: All students begin the school year
    Prep students finish at 1:00pm

  • Friday 30 January 2026: Prep students finish at 1:00pm

  • Monday 2 February 2026: Prep students attend their first full day

  • Prep Student Testing Days (no attendance for Prep students):

    • Wednesday 4 February 2026

    • Wednesday 11 February 2026

    • Wednesday 18 February 2026

    • Wednesday 25 February 2026

    • Wednesday 4 March 2026

  • Thursday 19 February 2026: Community Afternoon, 3.40pm-4.40pm
  • Monday 9 March: Labour Day public holiday (no school)
  • Tuesday 17 March: Whole School Photo Day
  • Friday 20 March: Harmony Day concert


Key dates and events are updated every fortnight in our newsletter.

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