2a Dumas Street Mount Barker South Australia 5251
(08) 8391 1241
dl.0285.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Diary Dates

Welcome to our School Event Calendar. Keep an eye here on coming key dates and happenings around school. We'll try to include as much info as possible to help you know as much about the events as possible and make it easy to get involved where appropriate.

January 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
Term 1 Calendar 2025 Wed 29 Jan 2025

March 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
School Swimming Sessions (Reception to Year 5) Mon 24 Mar 2025 This year we are holding our swimming sessions in Term 1, at Adelaide Hills War Memorial Swimming Centre (Woodside).

April 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
Mount Barker Kindergarten Visit to MBPS Tue 01 Apr 2025 Mount Barker Kindergarten Visit to MBPS
Assembly Tuesday 1st April Tue 01 Apr 2025 Join us at 9am in the MBPS Hall to wrap up Term 1 with a whole school assembly!
Mount Barker Kindergarten Visit to MBPS Thu 03 Apr 2025 Mount Barker Kindergarten Visit to MBPS
School Photo Day Mon 07 Apr 2025 SAY CHEESE! It's School Photo Day on Monday 7th April! All students must be in correct school uniform, and looking their best for the big day! If your student is away on photo day, there will be a make up day later that week (date TBA, likely Thursday or Friday) Please note that students 'preferred name' will be used on the photo names, unless otherwise instructed. Order envelopes have been sent home earlier in Term 1. If you would like an envelope for sibling photos, there are some available at the office. You do not need an envelope to place any orders, as it can all be done online. These envelopes contain comprehensive information about packages available as well as instructions on methods. Any questions please contact Advanced Life Photography by phoning 8127 3049.
DALMATIAN DRESS UP DAY Fri 11 Apr 2025 GOLD COIN DONATION TO DRESS LIKE A DALMATIAN! Last day of school for Term One and we are dressing in white with black spots like a Dalmatian doggy! Our school will look like 101 Dalmatians and all for the fun of raising funds for our school pets!
Term 2 Calendar 2025 Sun 27 Apr 2025
Student Free Day 28th April Mon 28 Apr 2025 No school for the students! Teachers and staff on site for training & development

May 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
SPORT DAY! Fri 02 May 2025 Join us from 9am for an action packed day of competition! RSL will have a yummy sausage sizzle, there's the all important coffee van on site and your chance to win amazing raffle prizes donated to us by local businesses to help us raise money for our Early Years playground!
Primary School visits by Mount Barker High School Year 7 students - Q & A sessions Mon 12 May 2025 Primary School visits by Mount Barker High School Year 7 students - Q & A sessions. 9am to 9:40am

July 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
End Term 2 - Friday 4th July (Finish 2:10pm) Fri 04 Jul 2025 Term 2 - Tuesday 29th April to Friday 4th July
Student Free Day 21st July Mon 21 Jul 2025 No school for the students! Teachers and staff on site for training & development
Start Term 3 - Tuesday 22nd July Tue 22 Jul 2025 Term 3 - Tuesday 22nd July to Friday 26th September

August 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
Friday Book Week PARADE!! (Book Week 16th to 23rd August) Fri 22 Aug 2025 YOU CAN BE ANYTHING for Book Week Parade on FRIDAY 22nd AUGUST!

September 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
SHOW DAY! No school on Friday 5th September Fri 05 Sep 2025 MBPS is closed for our students to be able to go to the Royal Adelaide Show!
End Term 3 - Friday 26th September (Finish 2:10pm) Fri 26 Sep 2025 Term 3 - Tuesday 22nd July to Friday 26th September

October 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
Student Free Day 13th October Mon 13 Oct 2025 No school for the students! Teachers and staff on site for training & development
Start Term 4 - Tuesday 14th October Tue 14 Oct 2025 Term 4 2024 - Tuesday 14th October to Friday 12th December

December 2025

Event Date Time Important Information
End Term 4 - Friday 12th December (Finish 2:10pm) Fri 12 Dec 2025 Term 4 2024 - Tuesday 14th October to Friday 12th December