International Children's Day
2025-10-28 - 2026-11-03
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MCHS Start school year
2026-01-27

School term starts
2026-01-27

Monash Children's Hospital Walk
2026-03-01 | Monash Univserity, Clayton, Wellington Road, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
Join us for our Annual Monash Children’s Hospital Walk at Monash University, Clayton!

Funds raised at this year’s walk will support the Monash Children’s Hospital Gait Lab which helps children and young people regain their mobility after major injury, illness, or medical procedures.

The day will be packed with family-friendly activities including face painting, an animal farm, delicious food, coffee, and games for the kids.

To register, please visit: www.mchwalk.com.au

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.
And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.
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Harmony Week
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-22
EVERYONE BELONGS.
Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity.
It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​
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Monash Children's Hospital Birthday
2026-04-17

Education Week
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-08
Education Week celebrates the strengths and achievements of Victoria’s government education sector.
Education Week is an opportunity for all primary and secondary schools, higher education providers, and early childhood education and care services to commemorate the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future of education in Victoria.
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Reconciliation Week
2026-05-27 - 2026-06-03
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
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ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Theme: Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 23nd successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6.
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NAIDOC Week
2026-07-05 - 2026-07-12
We have a proud history of getting up, standing up, and showing up.
From the frontier wars and our earliest resistance fighters to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities fighting for change today—we continue to show up.
Now is our time. We cannot afford to lose momentum for change.
Keep the Fire Buring! Blak, Loud and Proud
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Term 3 Begins
2026-07-13

Science Week
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-23
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
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Bullying No Way: National week of action
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-21

Book Week
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-28
Theme: Symphony of Stories
Each year since 1945 the CBCA has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians create colourful displays, develop activities, run competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. You will often see parades with students dressed as their favourite book character.
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RUOK Day
2026-09-10
Are they really OK? Ask them today.
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World Teacher's Day in Australia
2026-10-05

End of Term 4
2026-12-18
