Events

School events bring learning to life and help shape our school culture. They help students build confidence, connect with others and celebrate their progress. Events also give families a chance to be involved in school life and share in their child’s achievements.

Our school event may include:

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Book Week

Book Week is a special time at our school where we celebrate a love of reading. Students take part in fun activities throughout the week, can shop at the Book Fair and have a visit from a well known author.

Public Education Week Open day

School open day is an opportunity for students, parents and carers to get to know our school and see the wonderful learning happening in our classrooms.

Athelstane Public School Art Show

This bi-annual event showcases the talents of our students in the area of Visual Arts. An wonderful opportunity for our parents and wider community to experience the amazing skills of students.

Events calendar

Term 4 2025

Monday 8th December – Intensive Swimming Scheme Program begins

Monday 15th December – Semester 2 Reports Posted on Sentral Parent Portal

Thursday 18th December – Year 6 Farewell

Friday 19th December – Last day of the year for students and teachers

Term 1 2026

Tuesday 27th January - Teachers return to school

Monday 2nd February - Students return to school

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