And we're racing... Athletics Carnival this week

Competitors at the 2016 Athletics Carnival

Important information regarding the Athletics Carnival

Hot on the heels of the Swimming comes our Annual Athletics Carnival: the second large community sporting event for 2017. Similar to the Swimming Carnival, the day allows students and staff alike to develop new friendships through participating in a range of events. Students are given an opportunity to compete in a full program of events and secure their place in the divisional athletics team.

 

The Athletics Carnival is on this Wednesday 22 March from 9.15am - 2pm at the George Knott Athletic Track, Heidelberg Rd, Clifton Hill. Competitors in 3000m and 1500m events should arrive by 8.45am. 

 

Attendance is compulsory for students in Years 7-9. Should your child be ill on the day, please provide an appropriate medical note. Payment for the Carnival ($12.50) and consent can be made via Compass.

Getting to the Venue

All Students are to make their own way to the track and will be dismissed from the venue. The recommended transport route is via tram however a walking route has also been suggested (see below).

 

Students can take tram 86 from Northcote High Street (towards Clifton Hill) and get off at stop 25, Clifton Hill. Staff members will meet students at stop 25 and direct them towards the Athletics Track.

 

Alternatively a walking route has been suggested with teaching staff placed along the route (Westgarth Street/East Street as well as through Oldis Gardens and onto Heidelberg Road).

Transport to Athletics Carnival
Transport to Athletics Carnival

Should you have any questions please contact Sarah Blanchard via email (blanchard.sarah.s@edumail.vic.gov.au) as soon as possible. Please include your child’s full name and tutorial group. Students will need to arrive at Collingwood Athletics Track by 9.15am for roll marking.

Other things to know...

Times:            

8.30am – 8.45am All students wishing to compete in the longer track events (3000m and 1500m) must arrive at the track and proceed to the sign-in tables at the front entrance before marshalling for their race.

8:45-9:15am  All students must arrive at the track and sign-in no later than 9:15am. Students in Years 7-9 can sign up for events on arrival at the track.

9:30am All other events begin

2pm All students will be dismissed and make their own way home from the track. NO buses will be provided. Staff will be there to assist students with directions to public transport options.

 

Uniform:        

Students should be Sun Smart, bringing a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a long sleeve shirt with a collar. All students are strongly encouraged to wear their House Colours/fancy dress. House allocations can be found on Compass next to the student’s name. It is also recommended that students bring a picnic blanket.

 

Consent and Payment:         

Payment ($12.50) and Consent for the swimming carnival can be done via Compass or the front office.  The due date for payment and consent is Tuesday 21st March 2017.

 

Food:              

All students are encouraged to bring food for the day and plenty of water. Northcote High School canteen staff will also be running a BBQ from which food can be purchased.

 

Family Participation:  

All parents/guardians are invited to attend the Carnival with events running from 9:00am – 1:40pm. There are competitive track and field events and novelty events catering for all students.

Students in Years 10-12

Year 10, 11 and 12 classes will still be running as normal. Students competing in the Athletics should make arrangements with their teachers regarding missed work.

 

Year 10, 11 and 12 students wishing to compete in the Athletics Carnival should have signed up via the Sport signup survey on myNorthcoteHigh.

Program of events