Term 1 2026 Dates to Remember

Sep 20, 2026

Term 1, 2026 dates to remember for Iona College include the Christmas break closure of the Admin Office, its reopening, and the start of Term 1 for Year 7, Year 12, and all new students, followed by Years 8–11. The calendar lists key events such as school photo days, parent information evenings, school Mass and assemblies, parent/carer welcome and maths information nights, student progress meetings, and open day tour sessions. It also covers VCE-related forums, a wellbeing webinar, major awards and leader induction, swimming carnival, Labour Day, practice GAT, staff professional development student-free days, and the term’s conclusion time.

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Key administrative dates

Term start and office hours

Term end

School events and ceremonies

Photos, Mass, and assemblies

Parent evenings and forums

Student support and assessments

Progress meetings and webinars

Practice GAT

Community and open activities

Open Day tour sessions

Swimming Carnival

Term 1 , 2026 Dates to Remember | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | Thursday 18 December -Tuesday 20 January | Iona College Admin Office Closed for Christmas Break | | Wednesday 21 January | Iona College Admin Office Opens | | Thursday 29 January | Term 1 Commences for Year 7 , Year 12 and All New Students to the College
(Formal Uniform for Year 7s and all New Students to Iona) | | Friday 30 January | Years 8-11 Commence | | Tuesday 10 February | School Photo Day (Formal Uniform) | | Tuesday 10 February | Yr 11 & 12 VCE Parent Information Evening (6:00 pm-7 :00 pm Iona College
Stadium) | | Wednesday 11 February | Whole School Mass (Formal Uniform) | | Tuesday 17 February | Year 7 Parent/Carer Welcome Evening (6:00 pm-7 :00 pm Iona College Stadium) | | Thursday 19 February | Whole School Assembly-2025 VCE & VOC Major High Achievers Awards and 2026 Leaders Induction (Formal Uniform) | | Wednesday 25 February | Year 7 Maths Parent/Carer Information Night (6:00 pm-7 :00 pm) | | Friday 27 February | Year 12 Group Photo (Formal Uniform for Year 12s) | | Friday 27 February | School Photo Catch-Up Day and Sibling Photography Formal uniform required for all students being photographed. | | Friday 6 March | Swimming Carnival | | Monday 9 March | Labour Day Public Holiday | | Tuesday 10 March | Units 3 Student Progress Meeting (Glowrey Centre of Excellence , On-site) | | Tuesday 10 March | Year 12 Parent/Carer Engagement Forum (Francis Centre , 5.45 pm-6.45 pm) | | Wednesday 11 March | Teen Mental Health Matters Webinar with Dr Sarah Barker (Online) | | Wednesday 11 March | Summer Soiree ( 6 :00 pm-7 :30 pm , Iona College Stadium) | | Monday 16 March | Open Day-Tour and Information Session (4: 15-5 :45) | | Tuesday 17 March | Open Day-Tour and Information Session (11 :00-12:30) | | Wednesday 18 March | Open Day-Tour and Information Session (9:00-10:30) | | Wednesday 18 March | Open Day-Tour and Information Session (4: 15-5 :45) | | Thursday 19 March | Open Day-Tour and Information Session (9:00-10:30) | | Thursday 19 March | Student Progress Meetings (Onsite) | | Friday 20 March | Staff Professional Development Student Free Day | | Tuesday 24 March | Student Progress Meeting (Online) | | Thursday 2 April | End of Term Assembly (Formal Uniform) | | Thursday 2 April | Term 1 Concludes (2:05 pm) | | Monday 20 April | Staff Professional Development Student Free Day | | Monday 20 April | Practice GAT (all VCE and VCE VM unit 3/4 students or similar) | | Tuesday 21 April | Term 2 Commences |

FAQs

When does the Iona College Admin Office close and reopen for Term 1, 2026?

It closes on Thursday 18 December and reopens on Wednesday 21 January.

When does Term 1 begin for Year 7, Year 12, and new students, and when do Years 8–11 start?

Term 1 commences on Thursday 29 January for Year 7, Year 12, and all new students. Years 8–11 commence on Friday 30 January.

Which dates include student progress meetings and major wellbeing or information events?

Student progress meetings occur on Tuesday 10 March (on-site), Thursday 19 March (on-site), and Tuesday 24 March (online). A teen mental health webinar with Dr Sarah Barker is on Wednesday 11 March, and VCE parent information events include Tuesday 10 February and Tuesday 10 March.

Sep 20, 2026

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