Swimming Carnival

The school swimming carnival will be held at Sans Souci Pool on Tuesday 19^th February – you do not have to be a strong swimmer to participate, some events are across the pool.

Buses have been booked for the carnival. Bus fare and pool entry is $10.00 which is to be paid ON THE DAY - PLEASE HAVE CORRECT MONEY!

All students Yr 7-12 will be, travelling by bus, and are to meet in the Quad in the morning when the roll call bell goes. Buses will leave from Marshall St at 9am and arrive back at school at approximately 3:00pm. Please ensure your parents know the arrival time back at school.

You DO need to wear your school P.E. uniform – no mufti! Yr. 12 may wear mufti, it must be appropriate for a school event.

Remember to bring sunblock and a hat for protection from the sun. Additional shade will be provided at the pool.

Do not bring any valuables to the pool – stereos, drums, whistles etc. are not permitted. If you do have any valuables do not leave them unattended when you go in the water.

Championship events will be held in Age Groups. Your Age Group is the age you turn this year i.e. born in 2003 you are in the 14 years. These will be held over 50 metres – the length of the pool.

Points will be awarded for entering events. Winners will be determined on times in heats.

Only those who have returned their permission note and are permitted in the water will be able to enter the pool. There is NO free swimming, so you must enter an event if you wish to swim.

A programme will be put on the noticeboard for you to check events. There are several novelty events for you to enter – so remember you do not have to be a great swimmer. Novelty events will be swum across the pool.

Novelty events will be in year groups i.e. Year 7, Year 8, and NOT AGES.

Relays will be in years – they will be across the pool. You will need 4 people from each year.

REMEMBER YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A GOOD SWIMMER – YOU JUST NEED TO TRY!