Monday 26 January 2026 is the first day of school for:
- All students in Junior School, Years 1-6
- All students in Year 7, Year 9, and Year 13 (Orientation Day)
- New students and buddies in Year 8, Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12 (Orientation Day)
Tuesday 27 January 2026 is the first day of school for:
- All Students
For more information, including start times, where to meet, what to wear, and what to bring, see your year level below.
About Orientation Day (Years 7-13)
During the day students will meet their Tutor Teacher, Dean and other senior leaders. There will be a range of activities and an IT session for new students in Years 7-13 and leadership development activities for Year 13. We ask the students involved to please arrive at school by 8.15am.
Year level |
When and where |
Important information |
| Years 1-6, Junior School - all students |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.30am -3pm Where: Enter through the Junior School entrance by Fitzherbert Terrace |
New students will be met by Mrs. Jan Treeby, Head of the Junior School |
| Year 7 - all students |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.15am - 3.30pm Where: Meet at Hobson Foyer (the entrance to Hobson Gym) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case |
| Year 8 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.15am - 11.40am Where: Meet at Hobson Foyer (the entrance to Hobson Gym) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case |
| Year 8 - returning students | When: Tuesday 27 January 2026 8.25am - 3.30pm Where: Tutor Room Not sure where to go? Check your tutor group lists in the Old Hall, then head directly to your Tutor Room |
Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment |
| Year 9 - new students |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.15am - 3.00pm Where: The Atrium (entrance to the main assembly hall) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged, laptop, pencil case |
| Year 9 - returning students |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.30am - 1.30pm Where: The Atrium (entrance to the main assembly hall) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case |
| Year 10 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.15am - 12.30pm Where: Old Hall (Reception area)
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case, (morning tea is provided)
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| Year 10 - returning students |
When:Tuesday 27 January 2026 8.25am - 3.30pm Where:Tutor Room |
Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment
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| Year 11 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.15am - 12.30pm Where: Old Hall (Reception area)
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case, (morning tea is provided)
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| Year 11 - returning students |
When:Tuesday 27 January 2026 8.25am - 3.30pm Where:Tutor Room |
Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment |
| Year 12 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.15am - 12.30pm Where: Old Hall (Reception area)
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case, (morning tea is provided)
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| Year 12 - returning students |
When:Tuesday 27 January 2026 8.25am - 3.30pm Where:Tutor Room
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Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment
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| Year 13 - all students |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.30am - TBC Where: Hobson House
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case
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| Year 13 - prefects |
When: Monday 26 January 2026 8.30am - 3.30pm Where: Hobson House
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case
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If in doubt about where to meet, head to Reception and one of our friendly staff will be able to assist.