Swimming Carnival
Swimming Carnival 2023
Information for students and families
Our upcoming Year 7&8 Swimming Carnival 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 swimming team. There will also be opportunities for students to enter the pool to participate in a novelty relay and non-swimming activities.
The day provides a unique opportunity for all students to experience success and achievement in a collegiate atmosphere, promoting a sense of belonging through our House representation and being a positive participant of the school community.
Date: Thursday 20th February 2025
Transport: Students make their own way to and from the venue
Arrival: All Students are to make their own way to the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre between 9:15am – 9:30am. Students must sign in no later than 9:30am.
Dismissal: Students will be dismissed from the venue at the conclusion of the carnival – approx. 2pm – 2:30pm. The recommended transport routes if coming from the school area are via public transport or bike (see below).
A reminder that this is student only event.
Students can walk North (away from the city) from the front of Northcote High and catch the 508 (Alphington) bus from Separation St, get off at Victoria St and walk North along Victoria St to Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Alternatively, a riding route has also been suggested.
Suggested route from NHS direction: if coming from the school area below is suggested transport routes.
Public transport route – approx. 20-25 minutes
Bike route – approx. 11minutes
Entry Point
Students are to enter the outdoor pool through the school entrance near the corner of Victoria Road and Clifton Street. This is marked by the red arrow in the below picture. Please DO NOT enter through the main entrance.
Should you have any questions/concerns please contact Cameron Prowse-Wilkins via email (cpr@nhs.vic.edu.au) or Pauline Dridan (pdr@nhs.vic.edu.au) as soon as possible. Please include your child’s full name and tutorial group.
Students will need to arrive at Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre at 9.15am for roll marking.
Venue: 180 Victoria Rd, Northcote VIC 3070
Uniform: Students should be Sun Smart, bringing a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a long sleeve shirt with a collar. Don’t forget your bathers and towel! 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.
Cost: None (already paid within school fees)
Consent: Consent for the swimming carnival can be done via Compass. The due date for consent is Tuesday 18th of Feb.
Food: Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks and packed lunch and water (refill taps at the venue). Food can be purchased from the pool canteen only. (No deliveries from external food companies will be permitted)
ATTENDANCE AT THE NHS HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL YEAR 7&8 STUDENTS. SHOULD YOUR CHILD BE ILL ON THE DAY, A MEDICAL NOTE MUST BE PROVIDED.
IMPORTANT - Attendance:
- This is a whole day event. Families must have any approved absence (eg for an appointment) recorded on Compass by midnight on 19th February (day before the carnival). This information will be downloaded at 8am on Thurs Feb 20.
- Any student who did not have an approval recorded on Compass by this date must be met at the gate by a parent/guardian in order to leave the venue early.