TERM DATES & TIMETABLE
Key Dates
2026 Session Times
In 2026, Maryborough Ave Kindergarten will provide two integrated groups (3 and 4 year old) – Joey and Kangaroo with 15 hours over 3 days (5 hours per day) and Cockatoo and Emu with 15 hours over 2 days (7.5 hours per day) during school terms.
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.
27th 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: 27th January – 2nd April
Term 2: 20th April – 26th June
Term 3: 13th July – 18th September
Term 4: 5th October – 18th December
Public Holidays 2026
The kindergarten will be closed on the following days:
Australia Day Monday 26th January
Labour Day Monday 9th March
Good Friday Friday 3rd April
Easter Monday Monday 6th April
Anzac Day Saturday 25th April
King’s Birthday Monday 8th June
Grand Final Friday Friday 25th September
Melbourne Cup Tuesday 3rd November
Orientation Days 2026
Cockatoo and Emu group: Wednesday 28th January
Joey and Kangaroo group: Thursday 29th January and Friday 30th January
