College Calendar

Compulsory rehearsals for the Oliver! cast, crew and pit orchestra, 9:00am–3:00pm daily. Casual clothes; bring lunch and scripts.

No classes. Staff PD day. OSHC holiday program runs 7:00am–6:00pm (bookings essential).

Students return for Term 3 in full winter uniform. Senior blazer compulsory to and from school. Uniform Shop reopens 8:00am.

Round 1 of the CSSA winter season for Years 7–12. Sport uniform, mouthguards for contact sports and a drink bottle. Buses leave 12:50pm and return by 3:25pm.

From today the Route B morning pickup at Kingsley Park is five minutes earlier (7:47am, previously 7:52am) because of roadworks on Old Mill Road. Other stops unchanged.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Round 2 of the CSSA winter season for Years 7–12. Sport uniform, mouthguards for contact sports and a drink bottle. Buses leave 12:50pm and return by 3:25pm.

First-Saturday opening of the Uniform Shop, 9:00am–12:00pm. Fittings available; no appointment needed. Payment by card or Parent Portal account.

Information session for Year 9 families about City Experience week (31 August – 4 September) with Mr Will Turner. Consent and medical forms open on the Portal afterwards.

Round 3 of the CSSA winter season for Years 7–12. Sport uniform, mouthguards for contact sports and a drink bottle. Buses leave 12:50pm and return by 3:25pm.

Parents & Friends general meeting, in person or online. Shade-sail fundraising update and Father's Day planning.

Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Mass 9:15am at the church (parents welcome), festival on the Main Oval 11:30am–2:30pm with stalls run by Year 12 and Year 6. Bring gold coins; casual clothes not permitted.

Second-Saturday second-hand uniform sale run by the P&F, 9:00–11:00am. Cash or card; most items $5–$25. Donations of clean, current-style uniform accepted at the Junior office.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Round 4 of the CSSA winter season for Years 7–12. Sport uniform, mouthguards for contact sports and a drink bottle. Buses leave 12:50pm and return by 3:25pm.

Information evening for Year 10 students and parents on VCE, VCE VM and VET options for 2027, presented by Mrs Jenny Marsh. Selection interviews follow on Wednesday 2 September.

Round 5 of the CSSA winter season for Years 7–12. Sport uniform, mouthguards for contact sports and a drink bottle. Buses leave 12:50pm and return by 3:25pm.

College Musical Oliver! (sold out). Doors open 45 minutes before curtain; ticket holders only, no door sales. Cast and crew arrive two hours before curtain.

Junior interschool sport Lightning Premiership in netball, AFL and mixed soccer. Sport uniform, hat, drink bottle and lunch; buses depart 12:30pm and return by 3:00pm.

College Musical Oliver! (sold out). Doors open 45 minutes before curtain; ticket holders only, no door sales. Cast and crew arrive two hours before curtain.

College Musical Oliver! (sold out). Doors open 45 minutes before curtain; ticket holders only, no door sales. Cast and crew arrive two hours before curtain.

Scholastic-style Book Fair in the Library 8:15–8:45am and 3:20–4:00pm daily. Cash or card. A share of sales goes to new library books.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Practice exams for all Unit 3/4 subjects, sessions 9:00am and 1:30pm. Timetable on Learning Hub. Full winter uniform with blazer, VCAA-approved equipment, arrive 20 minutes early. Year 12 attend only for their exams.

Prep–Year 6 dress up as a favourite book character (theme: Stories Light the Way). Parade 9:00am on the Main Oval; wet weather in the Hall. Pack school uniform to change into after recess. No toy weapons, face paint or full-face masks.

Round 6 of the CSSA winter season for Years 7–12. Sport uniform, mouthguards for contact sports and a drink bottle. Buses leave 12:50pm and return by 3:25pm.

For families of students enrolled for Year 7 in 2027 (late enquiries welcome). Transition program, laptop (BYOD) program, uniform and Orientation Day. No RSVP required.

Ten-minute three-way conferences; students attend with parents. Booked via the Parent Portal (bookings close Wednesday 26 August, 12:00pm).

Last day to complete Camp Sunnystones medical, dietary and consent forms on the Parent Portal.

Classes visit during the day; gifts $5–$15. Send cash in a named envelope or pre-load tokens via the Parent Portal by Thursday 27 August. Volunteers (WWCC) welcome 8:30am–1:30pm.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Book Week awards presented.

Last day to RSVP on the Parent Portal for the Father's Day Breakfast on Thursday 3 September ($5 per adult, children free).

Depart 8:15am daily from the Senior gate by train, return approximately 3:15pm. Full-fare student Myki with at least $20, sport uniform and tracksuit all week, lunch or $15 per day.

Transition session 1 of 3 for children starting Prep in 2027. Parents stay for the first session; morning tea provided. Enter via the Junior gate and sign in at the Junior office.

Fifteen-minute interviews with a student, parent and course counsellor. Book via Learning Hub (open from Monday 24 August). Final subject selections due Friday 4 September.

Semi-finals for qualifying CSSA winter teams; non-finalists have house sport at the College. Sport uniform, mouthguards, drink bottle.

Bacon-and-egg rolls, pancakes, fruit and a coffee cart for dads, grandads and special friends. $5 per adult, children free. RSVP via the Portal by Monday 31 August. Students go to class from 8:30am.

House polo, hat and sunscreen. Bring a drink bottle and packed lunch — no canteen lunch orders for Years 3–6 today. Parents welcome (sign in at the Junior gate). Wet-weather backup Friday 11 September.

First-Friday Mass for September. Senior School attend; Junior students are at the Athletics Carnival and Mini Olympics and celebrate a class liturgy the following week.

Tabloid athletics for Prep–Year 2. House polo, hat, sunscreen and drink bottle. Parents welcome to watch from the Lower Field boundary.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Held on the Main Oval at the close of the Athletics Carnival; House Athletics Shield and age-champion ribbons presented.

First-Saturday opening of the Uniform Shop, 9:00am–12:00pm. Fittings available; no appointment needed. Payment by card or Parent Portal account.

First Eucharist for Year 4 candidates at the 10:30am parish Mass with Fr Michael Dwyer. Candidates arrive 10:00am in school uniform; families and parishioners welcome. Morning tea follows in the Hall foyer.

Wellbeing activities across both schools led by the SRC and counsellors Ms Alana Ford and Mr Chris Nguyen; yellow accessory encouraged with uniform.

Year 11 Unit 2 examinations. Timetable on Learning Hub. Full winter uniform; arrive 20 minutes before each session. Students attend only for their exams.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Compulsory House athletics carnival. Buses depart Chapel Road 8:45am and return 3:15pm. House polo, hat, sunscreen, own lunch and drink bottle — no canteen.

Grand finals for qualifying CSSA winter teams. Supporters welcome — venues published on Learning Hub. Sport uniform, mouthguards, drink bottle.

Parents & Friends general meeting, in person or online. Father's Day wrap-up, shade-sail project and Term 4 events.

Depart 8:30am Thursday from the Junior gate; return 2:30pm Friday. Sport uniform to travel; packing list on the camp page. Medication to Ms Ellie Marchetti in a named zip-lock bag by Wednesday 9 September.

Last day to book the Wattle Creek OSHC spring holiday program (21 September – 2 October, $78 per day).

Casual clothes in House colours (MacKillop green, Chisholm blue, Polding gold, Romero red) with a gold coin donation to Vinnies. Lunchtime House chant competition on the Main Oval.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. House Spirit Day assembly; House chant results announced.

Second-Saturday second-hand uniform sale run by the P&F, 9:00–11:00am. Cash or card; most items $5–$25. Donations of clean, current-style uniform accepted at the Junior office.

Additional Saturday opening 9:00am–12:00pm ahead of the Term 4 summer uniform changeover. Fittings for summer dresses, shorts and hats; P&F second-hand sale runs alongside in the Hall foyer.

Final day to book guests for the Graduation Mass (Tuesday 20 October) and Valedictory Dinner (Thursday 26 November, $120 per guest) on the Parent Portal.

Selected Senior athletes compete at the CSSA Athletics Finals. Team list on Learning Hub; bus departs 8:15am and returns 3:15pm. House polo, hat, sunscreen, lunch.

Concert Band, Junior Band, String Ensemble, Senior Chamber Choir, Junior Choir, Stage Band and Rock Bands. Free entry, bookings via the Portal. Performers arrive 6:00pm in full winter uniform; doors 6:30pm; finishes approximately 8:45pm.

Prep–Year 6 wear footy colours with a gold coin donation to the Fight Cancer Foundation. Normal school shoes or runners; hat if outside.

Council immunisation team: HPV dose 2. Consent via Portal by Friday 11 September. Students eat breakfast and bring a drink bottle.

Both schools dismiss at 2:30pm. Full winter uniform — casual clothes are not permitted. OSHC after care runs from 2:30pm. Term 4 begins Monday 5 October in summer uniform.

Medical, dietary and consent forms for the Phillip Island camp (6–9 October) are due on the Parent Portal.

Wattle Creek OSHC holiday program 7:00am–6:00pm, $78 per day (+$15 on excursion days: Melbourne Zoo Wed 23 Sep, Scienceworks Wed 30 Sep). Closed Friday 25 September. CCS applies.

Public holiday during the school holidays. OSHC holiday program closed.

First day of Term 4. Summer uniform; navy wide-brim hat compulsory for all outdoor activity (no hat, play in the shade). Transition fortnight to Friday 16 October: full winter or full summer uniform, no mixing.

Students may wear either full winter or full summer uniform until Friday 16 October; summer uniform only from Monday 19 October. Hats compulsory throughout.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Depart Tuesday 8:00am from the Junior gate; return Friday approximately 3:00pm. Sport uniform to travel; packing list and medication instructions on the camp page. Coordinator Mr Daniel Ruiz.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. First assembly of Term 4; Year 5 Camp reflections.

Teachers return practice exams with individual feedback and revision plans. Normal classes; students should bring practice papers to each lesson.

Transition session 2 of 3 for children starting Prep in 2027. Parents stay for the first session; morning tea provided. Enter via the Junior gate and sign in at the Junior office.

Round 1 of the CSSA summer season (cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball, softball) for Years 7–11. Sport uniform, hat, sunscreen and drink bottle.

Current Year 6 students spend the day in the Senior School following a Year 7 timetable. Meet at the Senior gate 8:40am in full uniform; bring pencil case, snack and lunch. Finish 3:25pm.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Year 6 share their Transition Day experience.

Sacrament of Confirmation for Year 6 candidates, Bishop presiding. Candidates and sponsors arrive 6:30pm; full school uniform. Supper follows in the Hall.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Whole-school farewell assembly for the Class of 2026. Full uniform with blazer. Parents of Year 12 students welcome.

Graduation Mass for Year 12 students and families, celebrated by Fr Michael Dwyer. Full uniform with blazer; guests as booked on the Portal (bookings closed 14 September). Supper follows in the Hall.

Round 2 of the CSSA summer season (cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball, softball) for Years 7–11. Sport uniform, hat, sunscreen and drink bottle.

Information session for Year 6 families about the Canberra camp (16–20 November): itinerary, packing, medical and flight/coach details. Mrs Karen Fitzgerald.

Final day of timetabled classes for Year 12. Students are dismissed at 12:00pm after a guard of honour; study period begins ahead of VCE exams.

Farewell breakfast for Year 12 students and staff on their last day of classes. Full uniform; students sign the College honour book.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Prep item.

VCAA written examinations begin with English on Wednesday 28 October. Full uniform with blazer; arrive 30 minutes before each exam; VCAA-approved materials only. Individual timetables on Learning Hub.

Round 3 of the CSSA summer season (cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball, softball) for Years 7–11. Sport uniform, hat, sunscreen and drink bottle.

Parents & Friends general meeting, in person or online. Carols on the Green planning and shade-sail final fundraising push.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Year 3 item.

No classes for students. OSHC holiday-style care 7:00am–6:00pm (bookings essential). VCE exams scheduled by VCAA proceed as timetabled.

Public holiday. No classes and no OSHC.

Round 4 of the CSSA summer season (cricket, basketball, tennis, volleyball, softball) for Years 7–11. Sport uniform, hat, sunscreen and drink bottle.

First-Friday Mass for November, remembering the faithful departed (All Souls). Families may add names to the Book of Remembrance in the church foyer. Parents welcome.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Year 1 item; Remembrance Day poppies.

First-Saturday opening of the Uniform Shop, 9:00am–12:00pm. Fittings available; no appointment needed. Payment by card or Parent Portal account.

Whole-school Remembrance Day service at the flagpole with a minute's silence at 11:00am. Full uniform; poppies available for a donation from the SRC.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Year 2 item.

Second-Saturday second-hand uniform sale run by the P&F, 9:00–11:00am. Cash or card; most items $5–$25. Donations of clean, current-style uniform accepted at the Junior office.

Year 6 Canberra camp visiting Parliament House, the War Memorial, Questacon and the AIS. Depart Monday 7:00am from Chapel Road; return Friday approximately 5:30pm. Packing list and medication details on the camp page.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Year 4 item (Year 6 on camp).

Orientation Day for all students starting Year 7 in 2027. Arrive 9:00am at the Senior gate in current school uniform; bring a pencil case, snack, lunch and drink bottle. Parent session 9:15–10:00am in the Hall. Finish 2:30pm.

Transition session 3 of 3 for children starting Prep in 2027. Parents stay for the first session; morning tea provided. Enter via the Junior gate and sign in at the Junior office.

P&F AGM and general meeting. Election of the 2027 committee; all parents welcome, in person or online.

Valedictory Dinner for the Class of 2026 and their guests ($120 per guest, students free; bookings closed 14 September). Arrive 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start; formal dress.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Year 6 Canberra Camp presentation.

End-of-year examinations for Years 7–10. Timetable on Learning Hub. Summer uniform; students attend normal classes when not in an exam.

Fortnightly Senior School assembly (odd weeks) during Homeroom. Full school uniform with blazer. Parents of award recipients are notified in advance.

First-Friday Mass for December marking the second week of Advent. Parents welcome.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Advent liturgy and Christmas Concert preview.

Community carols on the Main Oval from 6:00pm with Junior Choir, Senior Chamber Choir and Concert Band. Bring a picnic rug; P&F BBQ and drinks from 5:30pm. Casual clothes; free entry.

First-Saturday opening of the Uniform Shop, 9:00am–12:00pm. Fittings available; no appointment needed. Payment by card or Parent Portal account.

Graduation ceremony for Year 6 students and families. Students arrive 5:30pm in full summer uniform; ceremony 6:00pm followed by supper in the Hall foyer. Two guests per family in the Hall; overflow livestream in the Library.

Prep–Year 6 Christmas Concert. Students arrive 5:30pm in costume as advised by class teachers; concert 6:00pm–7:15pm. Free entry; families seated on a first-come basis.

Final day for Years 7–11. Final Senior assembly 8:40am, activities, and 3:25pm dismissal. Lockers to be emptied; unnamed lost property donated.

Weekly Junior School assembly, parents welcome. Final assembly of 2026: 2027 student leaders announced and Year 6 farewell.

Semester 2 reports for Prep–Year 11 are released on the Parent Portal from 4:00pm.

Final day of 2026 for Prep–Year 6, with an end-of-year liturgy at 9:15am. Dismissal 1:00pm; OSHC after care available from 1:00pm (bookings essential).

First day of Term 1 2027 for Years 1–12 (Prep start date confirmed with Prep 2027 families in December). Summer uniform and hat.