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St Saviour’s Primary School Athletics Carnival 2024 

St Saviour’s Primary 2024 athletics carnival will take place on Friday, 14th June. As St Saviour’s Primary evolves, changes need to be made to the athletics carnival. These changes are to benefit our students and are made to give the students the best opportunity to display their athletic ability in a safe and fun environment. This year there will be a couple of changes to streamline the carnival: 

• All students will compete in Long Jump at O’Quinn Street (no qualifying at school). As there will be more students competing in Long Jump at O’Quinn Street this year, we will have two long jump pits and we will only measure jumps that are past a nominated mark. All students will still get three jumps and all students who compete will gain a point for their house. 
• We will keep qualifying in PE lessons for Discus, Shotput and High Jump. To align with Catholic and Zone carnivals, only 10-12 Years will compete in discus and shot put.  
• The High Jump finals will be on Wednesday the 12th of June at St Saviour’s Primary instead of O’Quinn Street Oval. 
• We will no longer have finals for 80m/100m and 200m races. This year all heats will be timed, and we will use the top times from all the heats to determine who we will send to Catholic/Zone Athletics Carnival. 

As this is the first year attempting this, we ask parents to be mindful that all events may not run to schedule, and changes may need to be made on the day of the carnival. We thank you for your understanding with this.  

Field Event Qualifying 

 All students in Year Three to Year Six will participate in High Jump. Only 10 to 12 Years will participate in Shotput and Discus. Students will throw and jump to determine the top ten in each age group (boys and girls) who will compete in High Jump at St Saviour’s Primary on Wednesday 12th of June and Shot Put and Discuss at O’Quinn Street Oval on Friday 14th June.  I will work out 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 8 Year Olds High Jump in Year Three from qualifying and they will be presented with a ribbon at the athletics carnival. Qualifying will happen in PE lessons again this year as the feedback from students is it is a much more relaxed and fun experience. 

 Qualifying has been designed so all students get a chance to participate in each event in a fun environment regardless of ability. The top ten in each event (age group, boy and girl) then compete at the school carnival in a fun, but more competitive level. It is important to note that whilst all students are not doing all events at the athletics carnival, all students have participated in an event during PE sessions which is a part of the athletics carnival and have gained points for their house. Qualifying for High Jump, Discus and Shot Put will start next Monday 19th April and continue throughout Term Two. If your child is away during any of the qualifying sessions, a make-up session will happen during lunch time the following week. These make up sessions will be posted on Parent Portal. 

Wednesday 12th June 2024 (St Saviour’s Primary School) 

DATE: 12th June 2024 

TIME: 8:30am – 3pm 

VENUE: St Saviour’s Primary School Oval 

EVENTS: High Jump 

WHO FOR: 9-12 Year Olds 

NOMINATIONS: The qualifying ten from PE sessions will compete in the high jump finals. 

This is a guide only. Whist we will try to stay as close as possible to these times, events may run ahead or behind schedule. 

Thursday 13th June 2024 (St Saviour’s Primary School) 

DATE: 13th June 2024 

TIME: 11:15am – 12:45pm 

VENUE: St Saviour’s Primary School Oval 

EVENTS: Ball Games 

WHO FOR: Year 3 – Year 6 

NOMINATIONS: All students in Year 3 to Year 6 will participate in this event. 

This is a guide only. Whist we will try to stay as close as possible to these times, events may run ahead or behind schedule. 

Friday 14th of June 2024 (O’Quinn Street) 

DATE: 14th June 2024 

TIME: 8:00am – 12:30pm – Prep to Year Two (Students will need to be dropped off by 8:00am to O'Quinn Street, but transport provided back to school). Please respond to Microsoft Form sent by Mrs Katie Hauser about whether your child/ren require transport. If you didn't respond to this form please email Mrs Hauser directly.

8:00am – 3pm – Year Three to Year Six (Students will need to be dropped off to O'Quinn Street by 8:00am, but transport provided back to school if required). Please respond to Microsoft Form sent by Mrs Katie Hauser about whether your child/ren require transport. If you didn't respond to this form please email Mrs Hauser directly.

VENUE: O’Quinn Street Oval, 16 - 44 O’Quinn Street, Toowoomba. 

EVENTS: Shotput, Discus, Long Jump, 60m/80m/100m Sprints, 200m, 800m, Relays, Prep – Year 2 Rotations 

WHO FOR: Prep – Year Six Students 

TRANSPORT: Prep to Year Two (Students will need to be dropped off by 8:00am, but transport provided back to school). Please respond to email sent by Mrs Katie Hauser about whether your child/ren require transport. 

FOOD: The children will need to bring their own morning tea, lunch, and water.  

There will be no canteen operating on the day. There will be a sausage sizzle with drinks available - a sausage on bread will cost $2, drinks are $3 each. Purchases must be made using card only - NO CASH.

SPECTATORS: We encourage as many parents as possible to come and support your child/ren at the St Saviour’s Primary Athletics Carnival. We ask that all spectators remember to keep their encouragement positive and to respect the officials’ decisions on the day. The main purpose behind this carnival is for the students to have fun, whist showing their school spirt gaining points for their house. 

COST: This carnival and transport are all inclusive in your child/ren school fees. 

UNIFORM:  Students are welcome to dress up and can wear clothing of their  

house colour. Hair spray and zinc is also allowed. If your child/ren does 

not wish to wear their house colours, can they please attend in their sports uniform. Please ensure your child wears shoes suitable for running. 

NOMINATIONS: All students will run in either a 60m, 80m or 100m race and year level  

relay. Students in Prep to Year Two will participate in modified athletics activities to gain points for their house. Students in Year Three to Year Six will also compete in Long Jump, 200m and 800m races. The qualifying ten from PE sessions will compete in shotput and discus finals. 

PERMISSION:  Permission has already been granted through ‘Physical Education Activities/Carnivals 2024’ on Parent Portal. 

Athletics Carnival Dates 

     *Wednesday 12th June 2024 (High Jump Final) St Saviour’s Primary School Oval

     * Thursday 13th June 2024 (Ball Games – Year 3 to 6) St Saviour’s Primary                  School Oval 

• Friday 14th June 2024 (SSPS Athletics Carnival) O’Quinn Street Oval 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me (brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au). 

Cheers 

Brendan Luck 

HPE Teacher  

School Sport 

Congratulations to Mahaylie Weribone who made the Toowoomba team for Rugby League. She will now attend Darling Downs trials to try and gain a position on the Darling Downs team. Mia Aylward also made the Darling Downs team for Soccer and will attend the State Championships later in the year. Good luck and we look forward to hearing all about your fantastic experience. 

Swim Star 

Congratulations to Sophie Enders who recently won Most Improved Swimmer and 11 years age champion at the Glennie Swim Club awards presentation. These awards are well deserved for the effort and commitment Sophie has shown throughout the season. 

Zone and Darling Downs Trials 

All Zone and Darling Downs trials will be placed on Parent Portal. Please check Parent Portal regularly or set up notifications on your phone if you wish for your child to be eligible to trial for Zone and Darling Downs sporting teams as you will be required to obtain paperwork from myself. I am unable to nominate students after the closing date so please make sure you do keep an eye on Parent Portal. Any questions, please contact me at brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au. 

Upcoming Events (Term Two) 

• SSPS High Jump – 12/06/2024 - 8:30am-3pm 
• SSPS Ball Games – 13/06/2024 - 11:15am-1:30am 
• SSPS Athletics Carnival 14/06/2024 – 8:30am – 3pm 

Cheers 

 Brendan Luck 

HPE Teacher 

brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au