CMC Swimming Carnival 2023

THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2023

Colour, fun, participation and house spirit. The annual Catherine McAuley College Swimming Carnival is an opportunity for the whole school to be together and build community.

DETAILS

• Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
• Venue: Faith Leech Aquatic Centre, Barnard Street
• Time: 9.30pm – 2.45pm
• Dress: Casual Clothes Day – wear house colours. The more creative the outfit the better, as house points will be awarded for the ‘Most Creative Costume’.
• Bring: $2.00

ABOUT

The Swimming Carnival is one of the few occasions where all students from Year 7 – 12 gather for the day. The main aim of the carnival is to bring students together, to spend time with their house, building culture and strengthening house spirit. Therefore, students are expected to remain at the carnival for the full day and be present for each other.

Participation in the large variety of events is not compulsory, however each student taking part helps accumulate house points to lead their house to victory. Throughout the year these points culminate in the awarding of a ‘House Cup’.

Activities are held both in and out of the pools, so non-swimmers will have the opportunity to participate in a number of events, which all contribute to house points.

We look forward to having a great day as a College after a 3-year COVID hiatus. If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to phone the College on 5445 9100.

IN THE POOL: Egg & Spoon Splash & Dash Relay… Goggly Soggy Sock Relay… Bombs Away… 50m Freestyle… 50m Breaststroke… 50m Backstroke… Combined Year 7 to 12 Relay

ON LAND: House Chants…Fashions on the Pool

FOOD & DRINK

• Students are asked to contribute $2.00 on the day to help cover costs. Staff will collect this money before students depart for the pool.
• A BBQ sausage or vegie burger along with a can of drink will be supplied for all students. Students should also bring their own additional food plus snacks and a drink bottle.
• Please note that the Aquatic Centre canteen will also be accessible throughout the day, but the food options are limited.

SUN SMART REQUIREMENTS

• Students must also abide by the College’s Sun Smart Policy and wear a hat and sunscreen. Sunscreen will also be provided on the day by the College.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

As it is a regular school day, students are not to be collected prior to the conclusion of the event. Please refer to arrangements below.

COOLOCK: Years 7, 8 & 9 students

• Coolock students will be transported to and from the Aquatic Centre by bus, departing Coolock at 9.10am.
• They will return to Junortoun and as per a normal school day will be dismissed from Coolock at 3.20pm.

ST MARYS: Years 10, 11 and 12 students

• St Mary’s students will walk to the Aquatic Centre after their morning assembly.
• They will be dismissed from the Aquatic Centre at the conclusion of the event, approximately 3.15pm.