Secondary Sport
SECONDARY HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
Tuesday 22 August 2023
The event is compulsory for all secondary students.
The Start/Finish for all age groups will be on the top oval with the recording area in the gym.
Spectators are welcome and must sign in at the General Office or Reception.
| Yrs 10 - 12 | Yrs 7 - 9 | ||
| HG | 8.40 – 9am | HG | HG |
| Period 1 | 9.05 – 9.45am | Normal classes | Normal classes |
| Period 2 | 9.50 – 10.30am | HOUSE XC Parent helpers arrive at top oval 9.15am | Normal classes |
| Recess | 10.30 – 10.55am | recess | |
| Period 3 | 10.55 – 11.35am | Normal classes | Normal classes |
| Period 4 | 11.40 – 12.20pm | Normal classes | Normal classes |
| Period 5 | 12.25 – 1.05pm | Normal classes | HOUSE XC Parent helpers arrive at top oval at 11.45am |
| Lunch | 1.05 – 1.55pm | Free BBQ | |
| Period 6 | 1.55 – 2.35pm | Normal classes | Normal classes |
| Period 7 | 2.40 – 3.20pm | Normal classes | Normal classes |
Please note:
- The cross country is compulsory for ALL STUDENTS. A medical certificate and a note from a parent must be given if a student cannot participate in this whole secondary school event. Please give it to the HG teacher.
- The event is NOT optional for VCE students.
- Students need to make sure they know what age group they are competing in on the day. House age group lists will be displayed on the gym noticeboard. Age is taken as at 1st Jan 2023.
- All girls and U13 & U14 boys will run a 3km route around the school property and the U15, U16 & Open boys will run 4km. Route maps are displayed on the gym noticeboard.
UNIFORM
- It is an out of uniform day and students are requested to come to school in their house colours as this assist in judging at the finish line.
- Students may stay in this uniform all day and may bring a dry alternative to change into after their event (especially if the weather looks inclement and the track is wet & muddy).
REFRESHMENTS
- Students are asked to prepare for this event and be properly hydrated. Students should bring their own water bottle to school on the day.
- Students should have eaten appropriately during the day (including breakfast).
- Students and parents are invited to share lunch from the FREE BBQ which will be available at lunchtime. Drinks will be on sale.
ASTHMA
- Any student who uses asthma medication must carry it at all times during their XC event.
EISM CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
- This full-day interschool event is on Wednesday 6 September, at Ruffey Lake Park in Doncaster. The top 10 placegetters in each age group at our House XC will be invited to compete against the 12 other Central Division EISM schools.
Luke Sexton
Head of Secondary Sport
