Academic calendar
Term 3 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 2 2026
- Term 3 2026Relevant now
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- Term 1 2027
- Term 2 2027
- Term 3 2027
- Term 4 2027
Campus language
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A
- AV
- The student-run Audio Visual crew responsible for technical production at school events and assemblies.
C
- Centre Rd
- The nearby shopping strip in Bentleigh where senior students are permitted to go for lunch.
- Centre Road
- The nearby commercial strip in Bentleigh where senior students often go for lunch.
- Chisholm
- The blue house, named after Caroline Chisholm.
- Chisholm
- One of the four school houses (Blue), named after Caroline Chisholm.
- Chisholm, Flynn, Gilmore, Monash
- The four houses that define student identity for sports carnivals and internal competitions.
F
- Flynn
- The red house, named after John Flynn.
- Flynn
- One of the four school houses (Red), named after John Flynn.
G
- Gilmore
- The green house, named after Mary Gilmore.
- Gilmore
- One of the four school houses (Green), named after Mary Gilmore.
I
- ISS
- International Student Program; refers to the community and support office for overseas students.
K
- KPA
- McKinnon Parents' Association; though parent-led, frequently referenced in relation to school fundraisers and events.
L
- LOTE
- Languages Other Than English; the department overseeing French, German, and Chinese studies.
M
- McK
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for McKinnon Secondary College used by students and staff.
- McKinnon Rd Shops
- The local cafes and bakeries immediately adjacent to the Main Campus used by students before or after school.
- McKinnonite
- A term used to refer to a student or alumni of the college, often appearing in school publications.
- Monash
- The yellow house, named after John Monash.
- Monash
- One of the four school houses (Yellow), named after John Monash.
S
- SRC
- Student Representative Council; the primary student leadership and advocacy body.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary on-campus food service area located at both the Main and East campuses.
- The McKinnon Way
- The school's official code of conduct and values, often cited in assemblies or when discussing student behavior.
- The Thistle
- The name of the official school newsletter, often used to refer to school-wide announcements.
- The Village
- The collection of cafes and shops located near McKinnon Station, popular with students before or after school.
- The Zone
- Refers to the highly competitive and strictly enforced school catchment area that defines eligibility for enrollment.
V
- VCE
- Victorian Certificate of Education; the standard senior secondary school qualification.
- VET
- Vocational Education and Training; practical work-related subjects offered as part of the senior curriculum.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bentleigh Station
- The primary train station on the Frankston line used by students to commute to the school.
- Compass
- The essential online portal used for checking timetables, recording attendance, and receiving school reports.
- East Campus
- The separate campus located at Virginia Park (Bentleigh East), primarily for Year 8 and 9 students.
- Late Start
- Scheduled mornings where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- Main Campus
- The original school site located on McKinnon Road, housing the majority of year levels.
- McKinnon Station
- The primary train station on the Frankston line used by the majority of commuting students.
- mckinnon_secondary_college_canteen_nourish_go
- McKinnon Secondary College Canteen (Nourish & Go)
- PSW
- The official uniform provider (Primary School Wear) where all regulated school clothing must be purchased.
- Student ID
- The physical card required for borrowing library books, printing documents, and proving student status for public transport.
- The 626
- The specific bus route (626 Middle Brighton - Chadstone) frequently used by students to commute between campuses.
- The Gym
- The physical education and indoor sports facility.
- The Hall
- The main assembly space used for ceremonies, performances, and large-scale exams.
- The VCE Centre
- A dedicated study and lounge area specifically for Year 11 and 12 students.
- VCE Centre
- A dedicated building and study space for senior students (Years 11 and 12).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 3 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 26 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.