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Senior Swimming Carnival

Senior School Swimming Carnival – Friday 13 February 

The Senior School Swimming Carnival is fast approaching, and we look forward to an exciting day of competition, team spirit and House pride. As always, parents and carers are warmly invited to join us and share in the excitement. 

 

This year, the Carnival will run in a new combined format (click here for program), with both trials and the main events taking place on the same day. The updated structure aims to add an additional academic day to the school year, reduce pool and transport costs, and ease the workload for our new House student leaders.  

 

We hope the revised program gives swimmers every opportunity to shine while offering all students a range of fun, team-focused activities to earn points for their Houses.focused activities to earn points for their Houses. 

 

Key program changes 

 

  • Swimming Heats will now run from 9:00am–12:00pm (previously held the day before) 
  • Spirit Cup will run from 12-12.30pm (previously held in the morning). 
  • Students should arrive at the pool by 8:30am for a 9:00am start. 
  • We understand bus and train travellers will arrive closer to 9:00am (or shortly after) - they will still have the opportunity to complete their heats if they choose. 
  • Additional activities will begin from 9:30am for students not swimming in heats. 

 

See the full program here. 

 

Transport arrangements 

To assist students who normally travel to school by train or school bus, morning transport will be provided on Friday 13 February: 

 

  • 8:30am – Bus from Bendigo Train Station 
  • 8:45am – Bus from the Girton Gym 

 

Please complete the transport survey below if your student requires morning collection: 

🔗 Transport Survey: https://astra.girton.vic.edu.au/survey/intro/5201  (Closes Wednesday 11 February) 

 

Due to the extended program (heats and finals on the same day), an afternoon return bus to the Girton Gym will not be available, and families will need to make alternative arrangements for pickup. A bus returning students to the train station at 4:00pm will be offered for those who normally use train or bus services. 

 

For any queries, please contact the Rep Sport Department: 

 

We look forward to a fantastic day celebrating participation, teamwork and House spirit!