Important Information for Families

Northcote High School prides itself on providing students with opportunities to flourish in a number of ways and events such as the Community Swimming Carnival. The day allows students and staff alike to develop new friendships through participating in a range of water and land based activities. Students who are swimmers are given an opportunity to compete in a full program of events and secure their place in the divisional swim team.

A full program of novelty events catered towards those who want to be active and have fun in the water 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. This event is compulsory for all students in Years 7-9. Students in Years 10-12 are strongly encouraged to compete.

Date: Thursday 9th March 2017

Transport: All Students are to make their own way to the pool (arrive by 9.15,

earlier for competitors - see below). They will be dismissed from

the venue.

Venue: Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre, 180 Victoria Road

Uniform: Casual clothes are permitted and students are encouraged to 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: $12.50 per student.

Payment and consent can be made via Compass or at the School Office. Due March 8 2017

If your child is unable to make their own way to the pool please contact Sarah Blanchard via email (blanchard.sarah.s@edumail.vic.gov.au) or phone (0394882300) by Thursday 2nd March. Please include your child’s full name and tutorial group.

Students will need to arrive at Northcote Aquatic Centre by 9.15am for roll marking.

Food

All students are encouraged to bring a snack and packed lunch to the venue. Limited food is available to purchase from the canteen.

Family Participation

All parents/guardians are invited to attend the Carnival with events running from 9.00am – 1.20pm. There are competitive swimming events, novelty swimming events, a beach volleyball competition and futsal competition, catering for all students. If you would like to assist in the running of events please contact Sarah Blanchard as soon as possible.

ATTENDANCE AT THE COMMUNITY SWIMMING CARNIVAL IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL YEAR 7-9 STUDENTS.

Year level information

Year 7-9 Students

It is compulsory for all Year 7-9 students to attend the swimming carnival for the entire day.
Students will be required to sign up to events on the day.

Year 10-12 Students

Year 10, 11 and 12 classes will still be running.
Year 10, 11 and 12 students wishing to compete in the swimming carnival should have signed up via the Sport signup survey on myNorthcoteHigh.

Event running times

8.30am – 8.45am

All students wishing to compete in the longer swim races must arrive at the pool, entering via the side gate and presenting to the sign-in tables at the south end of the pool grounds before marshalling for their race.

9.00am

Competitive swimming events begin

9.15am

All students MUST be at the pool and signed in by this time. Roll marking tables will be located at the South end of the pool for signing in.

9.40am

Community Swimming Carnival Assembly.

2.00pm

All students will make their own way home from the pool. NO buses will be provided. Staff will be there to assist students with directions to public transport options.

Event alert: Year 7 Family Picnic

February 28, 6pm