Event Program and Timeline
The SCAS Primary School Athletics Carnival is compulsory for all students in Years 3-6 and serves as a selection event for the Hunter Region Independent Schools (HRIS) Primary Athletics Carnival, which will be held on Friday, 16 August 2024. Students who place first and second in their age group for each Track and Field event may be selected for the SCAS team to attend the HRIS Carnival. We request that students notify Mrs Johnson or Mr Barrett as early as possible if they do not wish to be eligible for selection in the SCAS team to attend the HRIS Carnival.
Event Day Procedures
At 8.50am sharp, all students will be required to meet their classroom teacher at their classroom to complete roll call. Students will then be accompanied to the Front Oval and placed into their age groups which they will stay with for the duration of the Carnival. Students will move to each event in their respective age groups on a rotational basis (see the Event Program and Timeline for more information). All students will reassemble in House groups for the relays at the conclusion of the Carnival.
The Athletics Carnival is scheduled to finish at 3.15pm which will enable students to travel home as per their normal school day arrangements. We would discourage early departures prior to this time, and any student who does need to depart early will need to be signed out by a parent or caregiver at the School Front Reception. Please allow time (up to 15 minutes) for us to be able to locate your child if signing out early.
What to wear and bring
Please ensure that your child(ren) have the following items (with names clearly marked):
– SCAS Sports Uniform, including hat/cap, correct House Shirt (where available) and suitable enclosed shoes;
– Sunscreen (coloured zinc is allowed for the face only);
– Good food for the day (or a canteen order – please pre-order if purchasing food);
– Water bottle (not in glass please).
Prohibited Items
Please remind students that, in addition to the items that are normally prohibited, they should not bring:
– Crepe paper
– Streamers
– Water bombs
– Mobile phones
– iPods/Music devices
– Laptops/iPads/Gaming devices
Spectators
We are pleased to advise that parents and caregivers are very welcome to attend this event. We would ask that parents be mindful of the pedestrian activity around SCAS at all times and please observe the designated speed limit if entering the school grounds. Parking along the Iona Avenue boundary is the preferred option. Please do not park in front of Columba Cottage.
It is a requirement that all visitors to SCAS sign in at the School’s Front Reception before making their way to the Front Oval. There will be designated areas for spectators, and no parent should be on the inside of the track.
Special Events
1500m Event – Year 3-6 -Week 6, Monday (3 June) during Long Break
High Jump – as the High Jump can be a technically complex event, trials to participate in the primary High Jump event will take place during Year 3/4 PE and Year 5/6 Sport.
– Year 3 – Week 5 – Friday (31 May) during PE
– Year 4 – Week 6 – Monday (3 June) during PE
– Year 5-6 – Week 6 during Wednesday sport
Contingency Plans for Wet Weather
If extreme weather conditions occur, a cancellation notice will be issued to parents via SMS. If the carnival is cancelled, students are required to wear their normal SCAS uniform and attend regular classes.
Please email sport@scas.nsw.edu.au for further information.