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School Schedule

2026 Term Dates
    • Term 1: 28th January – 2nd April
    • Term 2: 20th April – 26th June
    • Term 3: 13th July – 18th September
    • Term 4: 5th October – 18th December

School term dates beyond 2026

School Bell Times

During recess and lunch, there are always teachers outside on yard duty and a staff member supervises bus duty both before and after school. The children are able to enjoy a chat or report any problems they may be having in the yard.

    • 8:30am – Yard Supervision
    • 8:50am – Classroom opened to students to unpack and prepare for the day
    • 9:00am – Start of first Learning session
    • 11:00am – Morning Recess
    • 11:30am – Start of second Learning session
    • 1:30pm – Lunch eaten in classroom
    • 1:40pm – Lunch Recess
    • 2:30pm – Start of third Learning session
    • 3:30pm – Dismissal
    • 3:45pm – End of Yard Duty Supervision

End of Term: Children are dismissed at 2:30pm on the last day of term 1, 2 and 3.
End of Year: Children are dismissed at 1:30pm on the last day of term 4.

School Office Hours

Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Outside School Hours Care – Camp Australia
    • 7:00am – 8:45am: Before School Care
    • 3:30pm – 6:00pm: After School Care
    • 7:00am – 6:00pm: Pupil Free Day
    • 7:00am – 6:00pm: Rocketeers – School Holidays

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Ballarat High School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au