House and interschool competitions

Swimming Carnival 

Our first MGSC house event will be held on Wednesday 2 March at Oakleigh Recreation Pool. This is an exciting opportunity for the entire school community to gather together and show their passion and pride towards their house. This is a whole school event with students transported to and from the venue. 

Students participating in the 50m freestyle trials (previously registered) must be at the school gym by 8am to have the roll marked and to board the buses to the pool. 

Below is a summary of the arrangements distributed to students and parents through a Compass Newsfeed. 

MGSC Swimming Carnival - Information for Students and Parents

The MGSC Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 2 March at Oakleigh Pool.

 All students are expected to be in attendance to contribute to the your House points and support our school community. 

50m freestyle trials: The participants will have previously registred. Meet at the Gym at 8am ready for roll call before you depart at 8.15am.

Roll marking: Rolls will be marked in the morning at school before you board a bus to the pool. 

Years 7 to 9 - Attend their normal period 1 classroom 

Year 10 - Gym (rolls to be marked in form groups)

Year 11 - Lecture Theatre (rolls to be marked in form groups)

Year 12 - VCE Centre (rolls to be marked in form groups)

At the conclusion of the day, all students will need to locate their teacher, have the roll marked before returning to school by bus. 

Mobile phones:These will be placed in your locker before you go to roll marking at the start of period They will be confiscated for the day if seen out.

No tents, speakers, horns or water guns: They will be confiscated

Mask : Masks must be worn when travelling on the bus and but not whilst in house areas. If you go into a building such as the toilets, you will need to wear your mask.

Parent attendance: Parents who have a Working with Children (WWC) check are allowed to attend but must sign in at the entrance gate, receive a visitor lanyard and then remain in the parent viewing area. Parents must sign out and return the lanyard before departing.

No early sign outs or departures:  Should students need to leave early from the venue, a written note must be given 24 hours to their student manager. 

What to wear on the day:  Your House colours.  Represent your House with pride. Consider the weather on the day. 

Bring lunch, water bottle, drink bottle, sunscreen and a hat:  Appropriate swim wear and a towel if you wish to become involved in any of the water based events on offer.  

Food: There is no canteen available. SRC will be running a BBQ. Bring cash money for the BBQ and plenty of food. 

If you have any concerns or questions please make contact with your PE teacher or Ms Parker via email – 08830780@mgsc.vic.edu.au

Ms Ilana Parker

Interschool Sport & College House Coordinator