Parents
Term Dates 2026
Term 1
26 January – Australia Day Public Holiday (no school)
27 January – All Staff Commence, 8.30am
28 and 29 January – Student Testing Days (testing appointments scheduled, no school)
30 January – All Students Commence Term 1
13 February – Parent Teacher Information Exchange Meetings (scheduled appointments, no school)
9 March – Labour Day Public Holiday (no school)
11 – 23 March – Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN
24 March – Whole School Photo Day (full summer uniform)
31 March – St Bernard’s Information Night, 6 – 7pm
1 April – Last day of Term 1, 2.05pm finish
2 April – School Closure Day (L+T) (no school)
3 April – Good Friday (no school)
Term 2
20 April – All Staff and Students Commence Term 2
1 May – Student Testing Day (testing appointments scheduled, no school)
15 May – School Closure Day (RE) (no school)
5 June – School Closure Day (Staff TIL day) (no school)
8 June – King’s Birthday Public Holiday (no school)
19 June – Parent Teacher Learning Conversation Meetings (appointments scheduled, no school)
26 June – Last day of Term 2, 2.05pm finish
Term 3
13 July – All Staff and Students Commence Term 3
21 August – School Closure Day (SW) (no school)
17 September – Whole School Production (Matinee and Evening Performance)
18 September – Last day of Term 3, 2.05pm finish
Term 4
5 October – All Staff and Students Commence Term 4
16 October – Student Testing Day (testing appointments scheduled, no school)
2 November – School Closure Day (Staff TIL Day) (no school)
3 November – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (no school)
4 November – School Closure Day (Report Writing Day) (no school)
11, 18, 25 November – Foundation Transition Program in Staffroom, 9.15am – 10.15am
1 December – Whole School Orientation , 9am-1pm
3 December – 2027 Sacramental Enrolment Evening at Parish Centre, 6pm
16 December – Yr 6 and leaving families Guard of Honour, 2.05pm
Bell Times
8.30am School gates open, staff allocated to yard duty
8.48am Warning bell to enter the classroom and get ready for learning
8.50am – 10.50am Classroom learning commences
10.50am – 11am Eating time
11am – 11.30am Playtime
11.30am – 1.30pm Classroom learning commences
1.30pm – 1.40pm Eating time
1.40pm – 2.10pm Playtime
2.10pm – 3.05pm Classroom learning commences
3.05pm Dismissal from classrooms (end of the school day)
3.05pm – 3.25 – Staff allocated to after school yard duty
*2.05pm finish last day of each term
Fridays: 2:30pm assembly for all students in the Recreation Centre. All parents / carers are welcome to attend.
Please check calendar or newsletter for assembly dates.
Fees / Fee Schedules
View our Fee Schedule:
Concessional School Fee Availability
To assist school families in accessing a Catholic primary education for their child/children, Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools have introduced a concessional fee policy. Concessional school fees are available to any family that meets the below eligibility criteria:
- of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
- holding an HCC and eligible for CSEF
- experiencing severe financial hardship
- holding a DVA Gold Card
- identified as refugees and holding an ImmiCard is strongly encouraged to apply for concessional school fees.
For more information, contact the main office at 5366 5800 or admin@sbbacchusmarsh.catholic.edu.au
OSH Club (Outside Hours School Care)
St Bernard’s Parish Primary School’s OSH Club provides a before and after school care service for students attending the school. OSH club is housed in the Recreation Centre. Before school care for students commences from 6.30 am until the start of school, and until the end of the school day until 6.15 pm. OSH club provides regular programming for children including crafts, games, construction, outdoor play and sport. Students are well supervised and provided with nutritious food as part of the program. OSH Club provides permanent and casual bookings for students who are enrolled in the program.
Families wishing to enrol their children into the OSH Club program can contact by phone 0448 040 495 or email: stbernards@oshclub.com.au
Uniform
St. Bernard’s students wear a summer and winter uniform. Uniforms can be purchased at the Uniform Store, 146-148 Main Street Bacchus Marsh. Contact: email www.uniformstore.com.au or call 5667 6100.
The Hive (formerly Parents and Friends
The Hive is a vital part of St Bernard’s Parish School. The Hive works to build a strong school community by enhancing the links between family, school and the wider community. The aim is for all families to feel welcome and form friendships within the school community. All parents and carers of St Bernard’s children are encouraged and welcome to join and be part of The Hive. The primary purpose of The Hive is to:
- Serve the school by fundraising
- Provide an opportunity for parents and carers to learn about the educational process
- Provide an means for parents to connect to the school community
- Enhance Parish – School collaboration
