Abbotsford Public School Calendar 2026-2027 – New South Wales, Australia

Abbotsford Public School is a government-funded, co-educational primary school located at 350 Great North Road, Abbotsford, New South Wales 2046, nestled on a peninsula framed by the Parramatta River in Sydney’s inner west.

The school is set in spacious, grassy grounds with extensive tree cover — an unusually lush and natural setting for an inner-Sydney school — providing students with a rich outdoor environment for both learning and play.

The school has served the Abbotsford community for over 100 years, with a strong sense of continuity reflected in the many parents and grandparents who themselves attended as students.

Led by Principal Chris Johnson, the school currently comprises approximately 19 classes and is a member of the Iron Cove Public Schools network — a collaborative network of inner-west Sydney schools united under a shared vision symbolised by the converging lines of the Iron Cove and ANZAC Bridges over the Parramatta River.

Abbotsford Public School Calendar 2026-2027

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Distinctive Features of the School

Music Programme: Music and technology programmes feature prominently at Abbotsford Public School, forming core components of the student experience. The school’s music offerings include:

• Training and performing bands
• Senior Rock Band
• Choirs
• Recorder and violin groups
• A P&C music tutoring programme

Technology Integration: Quality technology programmes are embedded within the NSW syllabus, with students having access to desktops, laptops, and iPads used across various learning activities each week.

Italian Community Language Programme: Abbotsford Public School offers Italian as a community language programme — a specialist offering reflecting the cultural diversity of the local school community, which includes 37% of students from a language background other than English.

Henry Lawson Community Hall: The school has an on-site community hall named after Australian poet Henry Lawson, reflecting the local historical and cultural heritage of the area.

Iron Cove Public Schools Network: Abbotsford Public School is one of several schools committed to the Iron Cove network, sharing resources, professional learning, and collective leadership in pursuit of better outcomes for all students across the network.

Acknowledgement of Country

The school formally recognises the Wangal People of the Eora Nation as the true owners of the land on which the school stands — of the sky above and of the water that surrounds it — thanking Elders both past and present as the traditional custodians of this country.

Curriculum

Abbotsford Public School delivers the NSW curriculum across six key learning areas:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science and Technology
• History and Geography (HSIE)
• Creative and Practical Arts
• Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education (PDHPE)

These are complemented by integrated cross-curriculum perspectives including Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), Multicultural Education, Aboriginal Education, and Environmental Education — woven throughout all subject areas rather than taught as separate subjects.

Multi-age (composite) classes are used across the school according to enrolment numbers at each stage.

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Aftercare and Before/After School Services

Abbotsford Public School has an on-site Aftercare service managed by a full-time educator team, supporting up to 150 students each day before and after school. A council-operated long day care centre and parent-operated before and after school care are also available on site — providing families with comprehensive, convenient care options.

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Abbotsford Public School Term Dates 2026 (Eastern Division)

Abbotsford Public School follows the NSW Department of Education’s Eastern Division calendar, which applies to all public schools across the Greater Sydney region.

Abbotsford Public School Term Dates 2027 (Eastern Division)

School Holiday Periods 2026

• Summer 2026: Mon 22 Dec – Mon 26 Jan
• Autumn: Tue 7 April – Fri 17 April 2026 (Mon 6 April is Easter Monday)
• Winter: Mon 6 July – Fri 17 July 2026
• Spring: Mon 28 September – Fri 9 October 2026
• Summer 2026–27: Fri 18 December 2026 – Wed 27 January 2027

Note: ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so NSW does not observe a substitute Monday public holiday.

Last verified: 08 July 2026. Official source: NSW Department of Education — 2026 Term Dates and Abbotsford Public School official website

Enrolment

Abbotsford Public School follows standard NSW Department of Education enrolment procedures. Families within the local catchment area have priority, with new enrolments asked to attend a principal interview — a good opportunity to discuss any special circumstances, allergies, or health and medical conditions before a child’s first day. Required documents include proof of address, the child’s birth certificate, and immunisation history.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Abbotsford Public School?

The school has been serving the Abbotsford community for over 100 years.

What makes Abbotsford Public School distinctive?

Its riverside peninsula location with spacious grounds, its strong music programme (bands, rock band, choirs, recorder and violin groups), Italian language programme, and its membership of the Iron Cove Public Schools collaborative network.

Does the school offer Italian language classes?

Yes. Italian is offered as a Community Language programme, reflecting the cultural heritage of the local school community.

Who do I contact for enrolment or school-specific queries?

Contact Abbotsford Public School at (02) 9713 6220 or abbotsford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

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