Planning for the 2026 School Year

As we approach the end of the year, preparations for the 2026 school year are well underway. Please take note of the following important dates and updates:

Key Dates and Information

School Calendar
All key school dates for 2026, including pupil-free days and major events, will be published on the school website by early December.

School Fees
The 2026 school fee schedule will be published on the school website following the Annual Community Meeting (ACM) on Monday 25 November 2025 and will also be included in the school newsletter the following week.

Staff and Class Placements

• Teacher placements for 2026 will be announced at the ACM on 25 November 2025  and in the school newsletter the following week.

• Class placement information will be shared with families on Monday 8 December 2025.

School Advisory Council & FSSP Committee Nominations

• There are two vacancies on the School Advisory Council.

• Nomination forms for both:

  • The School Advisory Council

  • The Friends of St Simon Peter (FSSP) Committee
    will be distributed via email 21 days prior to the ACM, on Monday 4 November 2025.

Session Time Adjustments for 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and provide greater consistency for families, we will be adjusting session times across the school in 2026.

Three Year Old and Four Year-Old Programs

From 2026, session times for our three year old and four year old programs will be aligned with the rest of the school.

This means:

• Doors will open at 8:30AM for all classes, from Three Year Old Kindy through to Year 6.

• The school day will begin at 8:40AM.

• All classes will finish at 3:00PM each day.

Helping Kids Navigate Social Media

The eSafety Commissioner has created a Social Media Age Restrictions Hub to help parents understand the minimum age requirements for popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. This easy to use guide supports families in making informed decisions about when and how children engage online. It’s a valuable tool for promoting safe and age-appropriate digital habits.

Explore the hub here: eSafety Social Media Age Restrictions

Dropping students off before school

A reminder that the school gates open at 8:15AM each day. Students left outside the school are not monitored by staff and are the responsibility of parents prior to gates opening.