2 Dumas Street Mount Barker South Australia 5251
(08) 8391 1241
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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 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
2023 Term 1 - Back to School Mon 30 Jan 2023 8.50am - 3.10pm Pack the water, hat and sunscreen!

February 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
Community Art Show Wed 15 Feb 2023 5pm onwards Come along and see a variety of different art techniques. Our students have been creating self portraits for you to view. Students can join in the guess the staff competition.
Governing Council AGM Wed 15 Feb 2023 6.30pm Letter sent via SeeSaw and email to parents
Parent Workshops Thu 23 Feb 2023 2.20pm Join Mrs Martin to hear all about Learning through Play in the Early Year and Miss Amberley to discuss NAPAN and how you can support your child

March 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
Courier Cup Swimming Carnival Thu 02 Mar 2023 Letters will be sent out regarding trials and team selection
Adelaide Cup Public Holiday Mon 13 Mar 2023 All day. The school will be closed on Adelaide Cup Day.
School Tour Thu 16 Mar 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team
Early Year Harmony Day Picnic Tue 21 Mar 2023 11am Students will be performing and creating artwork with natural items. Stories will be shared and cultures will be celebrated.
District Athletics Wed 29 Mar 2023 Details will be sent home to participating students Mr Tobin will take our qualifying athletes to compete in an inter schools athletics competition.
Sports Day Fri 31 Mar 2023 All day - parents welcome from 9am onward Students will engage in a range of competitive and non-competitive sports activities and we encourage families to come along. Families are allowed A program for the day will be sent home sharing the details. The RSL will be offering a sausage sizzle which can be pre-ordered for students. A coffee van will be on site for adults!

April 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
School Open Afternoon Thu 06 Apr 2023 From 1.45pm onwards Feel free to wander through our innovative and inclusive new learning spaces whilst watching the students engage in learning. Please explore a range of classrooms and specialist learning opportunities.
Walk for Autism Fri 14 Apr 2023 from 10am onwards Come along at 10am to hear from the Minister of Autism, Emily Bourke, MLC who will open our event.
Last Day of Term 1 - 2023 Fri 14 Apr 2023 Last day of term 1 2023 - early finish at 2.10pm

May 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
2023 Term 2 - Back to School Tue 02 May 2023 8.50am - 3.10pm Pack the jumpers and rain jackets!
SAPOL Cybersafety presentations across all year levels. Tue 09 May 2023 Presentations commence at 9am. Students will attend sessions tailored to their age groups. Sessions will provide students with essential information on how to stay safe online.
School Photos Fri 12 May 2023 All day Every child will have their photo taken. Please return your envelopes on the day regardless of online order or cash. Families who would like sibling photos, please pick up an envelope from the front office.
School Tour Wed 17 May 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team
Cross Country Championships Tue 23 May 2023 All Day Go MBPS!
Reconciliation Week Sat 27 May 2023 Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

June 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
King's Birthday Public Holiday Mon 12 Jun 2023 All day As it is a public holiday OSHC is not provided
School Tour Wed 14 Jun 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team

July 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
NAIDOC week Sun 02 Jul 2023 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. This week students will participate in a range of activities and learn about how we can support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Last Day of Term 2 - 2023 Fri 07 Jul 2023 2.10pm finish Casual Day NOTE - Early Finish Time - 2.10pm
Student Free Day Mon 24 Jul 2023 ALL DAY Please book early for OSHC to cover this Student Free Day.
2023 Term 3 - Back to School Tue 25 Jul 2023 8.50am - 3.10pm Students return Tuesday 26 July. Warm Clothing reminder!

August 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
School Tour Wed 09 Aug 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team
Dress up day - Book Week Fri 25 Aug 2023 Students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character.

September 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
School Tour Wed 06 Sep 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team
Show Day - School Closed Fri 08 Sep 2023 ALL DAY OSHC will be provided on this day. Please book early if required.
Lightning Carnival Tue 12 Sep 2023 Information regarding venue for this years carnival will be confirmed nearer the time.
Last Day of Term 3 - 2023 Fri 29 Sep 2023 2.10pm finish Casual Day - . Early finish - 2.10pm

October 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
Student Free Day Mon 16 Oct 2023 All day OSHC will be available. Please make your booking early.
2023 Term 4 - Back to School Tue 17 Oct 2023 8.50am - 3.10pm Pack the water, hat & sunscreen again!
Year 6 Aquatic Day Tue 31 Oct 2023 Full day Students will travel to Murray Bridge Aquatic Centre by bus and enjoy a day engaging with water sports and water safety.

November 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
School Tour Wed 01 Nov 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team
School Tour Wed 29 Nov 2023 10am Please meet in school office at 10am for a tour with one of our leadership team

December 2023

Event Date Time Important Information
2023 End of Year Concert Mon 11 Dec 2023 6pm onwards Bring a rug and a picnic and enjoy a wonderful show performed by our talented students.
Year 6 Graduation Celebrations Tue 12 Dec 2023 A graduation ceremony will take place at 9.30am. Further details will be shared with graduation students.
Cinema Excursion Yrs R-5 Wed 13 Dec 2023 Students will be walking to the Wallis Cinema to see a newly released movie. Details to be confirmed nearer the time.
Meet your teacher for 2024 Wed 13 Dec 2023 1.45-3pm Current and future students will spend the afternoon with their teachers for 2024
Last Day of Term 4 - 2023 Thu 14 Dec 2023 2.10pm finish Casual Day - Early finish - 2.10pm. Farewell to our graduating students - do us proud! Everyone else we look forward to seeing you again in 2024!
Student Free Day Fri 15 Dec 2023 ALL DAY Please book early for OSHC to cover this Student Free Day.