To Parents and Carers,

The school cross country carnival is racing up on Tuesday 22nd March. This year all yr 3-6 students will be running laps of a 1km course while the P-2 students will run a 500m course. The expected distances and program is as follows:

The boys will start their race. The girls will line up immediately after and as the boys begin to leave the oval the girls will start. As one age group begins racing the next age groups begins warming up.

These times are approximate. The day may run earlier or later than expected. Parents are welcome to attend but I urge you to arrive early to watch your child’s race, rather than risk missing it.

This year students age 9-12yrs will be offered the choice to either run the full 2-3km distance asked of their age or a single lap 1km Fun Run. The 2-3km distance will be timed, ribbons awarded and times may lead to attendance at the District Cross Country for 10-12yrs. The Fun Run will not be timed, there will be no ribbons but all runners will earn points for their house for participating and giving it a go.

On The Day

Family members and friends are welcome to come and cheer on their child/ren during their races. We ask that you respect social distancing requirements and use hand sanitiser.

• Students need to come to school prepared with:
• House shirt and shorts
• Appropriate footwear
• Sunscreen
• School sun safe hat (students do not have to run in their hats but they must wear them when not racing)
• Plenty of water and food.

Helpers

I will need parent helpers on the day to supervise a section of the course. I will rotate you around so that you do not miss any of the action. Please email me on cxmar5@eq.edu.au if you are willing to help.