Please note the following dates in your diary:
2026 dates are set as best as possible at this point in time.
Please be mindful they may be subject to change and continue to check.

2026 Term 2

Week 10 Monday 22nd June - School ends at midday 12pm to allow for Parent Teacher Meetings Monday 22nd June - Parent Teacher Meetings Midday - 6:30pm Tuesday 23rd June - Yr 6 Italian Kitchen day Wednesday 24th June - Parent teacher Meetings 3:40pm - 7:00pm Friday 26th June - Assembly 9:10 am - CSC semester two badge presentations Friday 26th June - Last Day of term 2 - 2:30pm dismissal

2026 Term 3 Week 1 Monday 13th July - Student free day - staff PD day Tuesday 14th July -  First Day of Term 3

Week 2 Monday 20th-31st - Book Fair in the library Monday 20th-Whole School Indigenous Immersion Day Friday 24th-City to Surf Athletics-Selected student

Week 3 Thursday 30th-Special Treat Day  Thursday 30th - prep 100 days of school Saturday 1st - Year 5/6 social event - Clairvaux Connect

Week 4 Tuesday 4th -Day 1 School Improvement Day-Review Wednesday 5th - Day 2 School Improvement Day-Review Friday 7th - Yr 6 multicultural Melb. excursion  Friday 7th - Yr 1 grandparents day mass 12pm

Week 5  Tuesday 11th-Prep Ambulance Visit Friday 14th August - St Bernards Day Mass (9:15am) and Mannya Lapathon

Week 6  Wednesday 19th August - Confirmation Preparation Day  Friday 21st - Year 5 incursion market manoeuvers

Week 7 Monday 24th - Teeth on Wheels, Monday 24th - Year 3 democracy Incursion Friday 28th - Teeth on wheels Sunday 30th - Confirmation Mass 1pm and 3:30pm

Week 8 Monday 31st - teeth no wheels third visit Tuesday 1st - year 1 Sovereign hill excursion  Tuesday 1st -Division Athletics Wednesday 2nd - Yr 2 wool museum and bollard walk Thursday 3rd - Father’s Day Stall  Friday 4th - Father’s Day open Morning

Week 9 Tuesday 8th - year 4 bodyworks evening  Thursday 10th - RUOK Day

Week 10 Tuesday 15th - Minty’s Birthday Friday 18th - Book Week Parade and final day of term - we will incorporate a brief assembly into the book parade - 2:30pm dismissal

2026 Term 4 Week 1 Monday 5th October - First Day of Term 4 Saturday 10th October - Parents social night

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4 Friday 30th - Icypole day Friday 30th - World Teachers day

Week 5 Monday 2nd - Student Free Day Tuesday 3rd - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Week 6 Wednesday 11th - Yr 5 Leadership incursion

Week 7 Monday 16th - Junior Aths Day Year 2/3 Tuesday 17th -Junior Aths Day Year Prep/1 Friday 20th - Icypole day

Week 8 Monday 23rd - Closure day

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11 Tuesday 15th - Last day of school for 2026

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Enrolments for Prep 2025 are now closed. See the enrolment page for more information regarding future enrolments and enrolments for other year levels. All applications are now completed online. You may complete our online Enrolment Application Form by clicking here

Please see our enrolment page for further information.

www.ccsbelmont.com.au/page/3/Enrolment-Information

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Easter at St Bernard’s

Wed 20th March: 7.30pm - Penitential Service

Mon 25th March: 7.30pm - Tenebrae quiet prayer

Holy Thursday: 7.30pm - Mass: Lord’s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday: 10.00am - Stations of the Cross

Good Friday: 3.00pm - The Passion

Easter Vigil: 7.30pm - Mass

Easter Sunday: 9.00 & 10.30am - Mass

 

 

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Clairvaux has appointed a firm of architects to facilitate the drawing up of our building Master Plan next term. We welcome Morton and Co, a Geelong based company to work with us.

We invite parents who may have a special interest or talent in master plans to please submit their expressions of interest in joining our reference group. We are looking for two more members to join our leadership team in this process and be part of shaping the future of our school.

Please fill in this google form by the end of the school holidays and we will be in touch next week to let you know if you have been successful or not with your application.

Expressions of Interest

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Just to update you on how we are continuing to enhance the learning experience for your children this term, our dedicated staff have been busy engaging in professional development activities aimed at supporting your child's overall growth and safety.

At the heart of our efforts is our commitment to cater to the needs of every student. This term, our teachers have been diving into National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) procedures, ensuring that each child receives the support and adjustments they need to thrive and taking time to document this.

In addition, our educators have been brushing up on behavior management techniques and learning more about explicit instruction (EI) and routines. This means they're getting better at teaching in a clear and structured way, ensuring that every child can understand and participate fully in class.

Of course, safety is always our top priority. That's why our staff have been trained in handling emergencies like epilepsy and anaphylaxis, as well as in CPR. We're also making sure we're up to date on all the latest safety protocols, whether it's digital safety or ensuring a safe physical environment.

Compliance awareness is also a priority. From mandatory reporting modules to stringent adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) protocols and child safe standards, our staff are unwavering in their dedication to upholding the highest standards of accountability and protection.

We know how important it is for you to trust that your child/ren are in good hands when they're at school. That's why we take compliance and child safety seriously in everything we do. From making sure attendance is tracked properly to following strict guidelines for reporting any concerns, we're committed to keeping your child safe and supported every step of the way.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and well-being. Together, we're creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish.

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The Clairvaux Parents and Friends are very excited to welcome photographer Brooke Chalmers to our school to provide an opportunity for families to have a mini family photo shoot in the school grounds.

When: Sunday April 21st
What: 20 minute session and 10 digital prints
Cost: $130
How: book via this link - https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/jsjd4
(Bookings are two step - please read the instructions after booking your time for payment details)

Email clairvauxphotos@gmail.com if you have any questions

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Last tours for  St Joseph's College in Term 2

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