Cross Country Carnival

A very Merri run

Northcote High School prides itself on providing students with opportunities to flourish in a number of ways and events.  Our Cross Country Carnival is the third sporting event for 2017 and will take place during week 5. This event will be used to select a team to participate at the Darebin Division Carnival against other high schools which in turn provides students with an opportunity to qualify for the regional and state event to be held later this year.

The day provides a unique opportunity for 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:              

Tuesday 16th May 2017

Times:            

Lunch – Students to change into sport uniform

1:27pm – Students in 7G-L and any students that have signed up in years 8-12 must assemble at the baseball diamond for roll marking.

                        1:40pm – First race to commence.

                        2pm – Students in 7A-F will be escorted to the baseball diamond by their period 4 teacher.

                        2:15pm – Second race to commence.

                        2:24pm – P5 lessons as normal for students in 7G-L and years 8-12

Venue:           

Northcote High School (Merri Park).

Uniform:        

Students participating should wear full NHS sport uniform. They can change into their sport uniform at lunchtime and stay in this for the remainder of the day.

Cost:               

There is no cost for this event.

Consent:        

Consent for the carnival can be done via Compass. The due date for consent is Monday 15th May 2017.

Family Participation

All parents/guardians are invited to attend the Carnival which will run between 1:40pm and 3pm. Any parents/guardians that would like to be involved in the running of the carnival please contact Mrs Blanchard on 03 9488 2300 or my emailing blanchard.sarah.s@edumail.vic.gov.au by Wednesday 11th May.

Information For Year 7 Students

• It is compulsory for all Year 7 students to participate in the Cross Country Carnival.

Information For Year 8-12 Students

• Year 8-12 classes will still be running.
• Year 8-12 students wishing to compete in the Cross Country Carnival attended a meeting at lunchtime on Friday 5th May. Any students that missed this meeting and wish to sign up please see Mrs Blanchard or Pauline in the PE office as soon as possible.

Important Information:

The course takes in aspects of Merri Park, the Merri Creek Trail and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Please refer to the map below to see the trail marked in red:

• There will be staff and peer support leaders located at checkpoints around the course. They will be wearing fluorescent vests and directing students around the track.

• The course requires students to cross some roads therefore it is vitally important to follow staff and peer support leader instructions to ensure safety.

• Whilst travelling around the course students should walk/run in single file and keep to the left, ensuring that pedestrians and cyclist can use footpaths without interruption.
• A staff member will be travelling the course behind all students to ensure that everyone completes the course.