School Times and Dates
Students are expected at school by the first bell to ensure that learning can begin promptly at 9am each day. The first bell enables students to get themselves organised for their learning.
8.55 |
First bell – students get ready in their class groups for the start of learning. |
9.00 |
First Session commences |
9.45 |
Second Session commences |
10.30 |
Third Session commences |
11.15 |
RECESS |
11.45 |
Fourth Session commences |
12.30 |
Fifth Session commences |
1.15 |
LUNCHTIME |
2.00 |
Sixth Session commences |
2.45 |
Seventh Session commences |
3.30 |
Finish of Day |
2016
Term 1: 27 January (school teachers start) to 24 March *
Term 2: 11 April to 24 June
Term 3: 11 July to 16 September
Term 4: 3 October to 20 December
* The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students. Each year government schools are provided with four student-free days for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting purposes. The remaining three student-free days are determined by each individual school, so contact your school for details.
2017
Term 1: 30 January (school teachers start) to 31 March *
Term 2: 18 April to 30 June
Term 3: 17 July to 22 September
Term 4: 9 October to 22 December
* The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students. Each year government schools are provided with four student-free days for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting purposes. The remaining three student-free days are determined by each individual school, so contact your school for details.
-from http://www.education.vic.gov.au