SCHOOL LIFE

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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.