Physical Education

Next Thursday 27 March is our House Cross Country which will be run on the oval at Mullum Primary School as our usual venue is unavailable.

Students in Grades 3 to 6 will run in the age groups: 8/9/10 year olds, 11 year olds and 12/13 year olds. Ages group is determined by the age you are turning this year. Foundation to Grade 2 students will run in grade levels.

Students are to wear suitable running clothes in House colours (if available), raincoat and suitable footwear.  No coloured hair spray or streamers although coloured hair ties, socks or shoe laces are encouraged.  Students are to wear their Mullum shorts/track suit pants and polo top if they do not have running attire in House colours.  Students will wear their running clothes to and from school.

The race program is –

9.15am – 12/13 year old girls race

9.30am – 12/13 year old boys race

9.45am – 11 year old girls race

10am – 11 year old boys race

10:15am – 8/9/10 year old girls race

10:30am – 8/9/10 year old boys race

11.40am -   Grade 2K

11.50am – Grade 2M

12pm – Grade 1L

12.10pm – Grade 1M

12.20pm – Foundation boys

12.30pm – Foundation girls

Please note, these times may vary slightly due to unforeseen circumstances.

It is advised that all children apply sunscreen and have a full water bottle - water only please. A towel and change of footwear is recommended for students in Grades 3 to 6 as this event can get muddy in wet conditions. Asthma and diabetic medications need to be carried with children who require it at all times while running (unless prior arrangements have been made with staff).

Spectators are invited to attend and can spectate from either of our playgrounds on the oval level.  However, if you are able to assist between 8.45am and 11am during the Grade 3 to 6 races, or, between 10.45am and 1pm during the Foundation to Grade 2 races, please email Fiona Pumpa on Fiona.pumpa@education.vic.gov.au by Monday 24 March.  Parent helpers will need to contact our office if they have not already been registered as a school helper to complete our helper induction program, and obtain a Working With Children Check.

Students will be involved in a normal school program when not participating in the cross country.

The winning House will be announced on Friday 28 March at Assembly.

Thank you,

Fiona Pumpa