Athletics Carnival 

Information for Students and their Families 

Our Annual Athletics Carnival is the largest community sporting event for 2026. This will be the second time we have had the whole school present, and we are very excited. 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.  

A full program of novelty events catered towards those who want to be active and have fun with their friends will be provided. 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: Friday 6th March 2025 

Transport: 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 cycling route has also been suggested (see below).  

Students can take tram 11 from the front of Northcote High (towards Preston) and get off at stop 43, Coburg. Staff members will be at stop 43 and directing students towards the Athletics Track.  

Alternatively, a riding route has been suggested below (Merri Creek Trail and at the exit point for the Athletics Track). 

Suggested route from NHS direction: if coming from school area below is suggested transport routes.

Public transport route - approx. 29 minutes

Bike route - approx. 19 minutes

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.  

Times: 8.30am – 8.45am – Long distance participants: Students wishing to compete in the longer track events (3000m) must arrive at the track and proceed to the sign-in tables at the front entrance before marshalling for their race. 

8.45-9.00am – General student arrival: All students must arrive at the track and sign-in no later than 9:00am. 

9.15am – All other events begin 

Approx 2.20pm – All students will make their own way home from the track. Staff will be there to assist students with directions to public transport options. 

IMPORTANT – Attendance + leaving the track: 

• This is a whole day event. 
• For a student to leave the track early, families must have an absence approval (eg for an appointment) recorded on Compass by midnight on 5th March (day before the carnival). 
• This information will be downloaded at 8am on Friday 6th March and only this list be referenced. 
• 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. 

Venue: Coburg Athletics Track, 20 Outlook Drv Coburg. 

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.  

Cost: None (already paid within school fees) 

Consent: Consent for the athletics carnival can be done via Compass.  The due date for consent is Wednesday 4th Mar.  

Food: All students are encouraged to bring lunch/snacks and plenty of water to last them the day. Students will also have access to a canteen with limited food at the athletics track. 

ATTENDANCE AT THE NHS WHOLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL STUDENTS. SHOULD YOUR CHILD BE ILL ON THE DAY, A MEDICAL NOTE MUST BE PROVIDED ON COMPASS. THERE WILL BE NO SCHEDULED CLASSES ON THIS DAY 

Please note: This is a student only event, unfortunately no parents/guardians/families are able to attend.

See link below for the Athletics Carnival schedule.