2026 Foundation Day Event
Foundation Day is one of the most anticipated events on the Burgmann calendar, a celebration of our history, our people and the vibrant community that makes our school so special.
The Valley Campus will come alive with food trucks, live music, market stalls, student displays and, of course, the much-loved Junior School Performance on the JS Common.
Date
Friday 13 November 2026
Time
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Location
Valley Campus
4 The Valley Ave, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Program of Events
3.15PM
- Junior School Common Open
5.00PM to 6.00PM
- Live musical performances from Middle and Senior School students and Co-curricular Music Ensemble Groups
- Food Trucks on the Valley Oval
- Student Entrepreneur Market Stalls in the Senior School Courtyard and Valley Gym
6.00PM to 7.00PM
- Junior School (K-Y5) Foundation Day Performance on the JS Common
- Food Trucks on the Valley Oval
- Student Entrepreneur Market Stalls in the Senior School Courtyard and Valley Gym
7.00PM to 8.00PM
- Junior School Dance Troupe Performance in PA2 (7:30pm)
- Live musical performances from Middle and Senior School students and Co-curricular Music Ensemble Groups
- Food Trucks on the Valley Oval
- Student Entrepreneur Market Stalls in the Senior School Courtyard and Valley Gym
Food
There are plenty of food options on the Valley Oval - you can bring your own picnic or purchase food from our delicious selection of food trucks, including:
Tikka Stand
Indian Street Food with a twist
$4 - $20
V & VG options
Slinko
Potato on a Stick
$9
V, VG & DF Options
Shandong Style
Scallion Pancakes, Spring Rolls and Chinese Breads
$5-$18
V, VG Options
Pure Gelato
Gelato
$5
V, VG, GF, DF Options
Five Passions
Italian Pizza
$6.50 - $26
V & VG options
Sweet Country
Fairy Floss
$5
Burgmann Brew
Coffee & Cold Drinks
V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free | DF = Dairy Free
All food vendors accept cash or card
Market Stalls
As you stroll up to Senior School, you will find our bustling market stalls, including over 40 student entrepreneur market stalls!
Students from our Middle School and Senior School have been working hard for months in preparation for the event and the chance to sell their creations. Cash and card payments will be taken on the day, so take this opportunity to find a unique gift and support our student entrepreneurs and school volunteers.
Market stalls include 3D-printed items, handmade stationery, beads, bookmarks, charms, crochet items, face painting, gift packaging, hair accessories, hair braids, jewellery, keychains, resin art, second-hand books, stationery, temporary tattoos and so much more!
A Co-educational Independent School located in Gungahlin, ACT.
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