SCHOOL LIFE
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School starts at 10AM and finishes at 3:15PM.
There are 2 breaks throughout the school day.
Snack break is from 11:30AM-12PM.
Lunch break is from 1:15PM-2PM.
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Toast, spreads, coffee and tea are available for students to help themselves to breakfast each morning in the cafeteria.
Popcorn, muesli bars and fruit are readily available at snack between 11:30AM-12PM.
At lunch time, our amazing chef - Jackie - cooks a delicious meal for all students to enjoy. Lunch is served at 1:15PM.
All food is FREE.
Students are still welcome to bring any foods from home too!
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Term 1: 27th January to 2nd April 2026
Term 2: 20th April to 26th June 2026
Term 3: 13th July to 18th September 2026
Term 4: 5th October to 18th December 2026
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Term 1
2nd February - First Day of School for students
2nd February to 6th February 2026 - Orientation Program
5th March - International Women’s Day Whole School Celebration
9th March - Labour Day Public Holiday - NO SCHOOL
27th March - Whole School Harmony Day Block Party
30th March to 1st April - School Camp
31st March to 2nd April - Term 1 ILP Meetings
3rd April - Good Friday Public Holiday - NO SCHOOL
3rd April to 19th April - School Holidays (no school)
Term 2
April 20th - Term 2 starts
April 27th - ANZAC Day Public Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
14th May - River Nile School Family Day
8th June - Kings Birthday Public Holiday - NO SCHOOL
18th June - Refugee Week Exhibition
25th to 26th June - Term 2, ILPs
27th June to 12th July - School Holidays (no school)
Term 3
13th June - Term 3 starts
17th September - RNS Youth Fest Event
19th September to 4th October - School Holidays (No School)
Term 4
5th October - Term 4 starts
29th October - RNS Whole School Sports Gala
3rd November - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
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All school resources are provided to students, free of charge, at River Nile School and there are no school fees.
All River Nile students receive a laptop, yearly MYKI pass and RNS hoodie at no charge.

