The annual Interhouse Cross Country Carnival will be held on Friday 5 April 2019, at Rangakarra Recreational, Environmental and Education Centre (Rangakarra). Parents and supporters are welcome to attend the carnival. The course is 3km and the first race will commence at 9.15 am.
The Interhouse Cross Country Carnival is a whole-school event and students are expected to attend as they would any other school day. The carnival is a valuable experience for all students—whether they run, jog or walk. It presents an opportunity for girls to participate with their peers and fellow House members.
Cross Country Start Times
15 Years 9.15 am
17 Years 9.30 am
14 Years 9.45 am
Staff 10 am
12 years 10.15 am
16 Years 10.30 am
13 Years 10.45 am
Buses will park on Sprenger Street and supporters are asked to keep this area free. Parking will be available on surrounding streets and parking officials will direct parents and supporters on the day. Please adhere to their directions.
The School’s P&F Association has generously offered to provide a sausage sizzle for staff and students on the day. Please note, it is not possible to cater for special dietary requirements. Girls should bring snacks, a hat and a drink bottle. Water bottle top-up stations will be available at Rangakarra.
Girls are to arrive at the School in their sports uniform (shorts or skirt must be worn), black school shoes and formal School hat. Upon arrival, students should go to their allocated House rooms where they will change into House attire and running shoes.
Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students should move to these rooms to change from 7.20 am. While, Years 7 and 8 should move to the rooms to change from 7.45 am. Any personal items not required at the event should be left in the House room. Rooms will be locked after the girls depart for Rangakarra.
The School will transport girls to the venue by bus. Students wishing to travel directly to Rangakarra will need to submit a signed parental permission letter by Tuesday 2 April 2019 to their House Group Teacher. Students arriving directly to Rangakarra must report to their House area upon arrival to be marked present. All students will return to the School via bus.
Presentations will occur at the End-of-Term Assembly at the School, commencing at approximately 2 pm.
Ms Jo Duffy
Director of Sport
