Term dates & Timetable

Term Dates 2026

Sessional Kindergarten operates within the Victorian Government School’s Terms. Note that within these term dates there may be student free days to allow for Teachers to attend professional development and plan curriculum. You will be given ample notice of any student free days that fall within term dates.

28^th January is planning and organising day for teachers to finalise the classroom in preparation of the commencement of 2026. This is a student free day.

Term 1:            27^th January – 2^nd April

Term 2:            20^th April – 26^th June

Term 3:            13^th July – 18^th September

Term 4:            5^th October – 18^th December

Public Holidays 2026

The kindergarten will be closed on the following days:

Australia Day            Monday 26^th January

Labour Day                Monday 9^th March

Good Friday               Friday 3^rd April

Easter Monday           Monday 6^th April

Anzac Day                  Saturday 25^th April 

King’s Birthday          Monday 8^th June

Grand Final Friday     Friday 25^th September

Melbourne Cup          Tuesday 3^rd November 

Orientation Days 2026

4 year old program: Thursday 29^th January

3 year old program: Friday 30^th January