Thursday 20 February Faith Leech Aquatic Centre. 2nd place went to Clare House and 3rd was Caritas House. Divide players into teams of four. You can play this game over and over. (03) 5278 2155F. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Attend, Share & Influence! D4e.4_,Q~0'HNOW_' `h4Gr|GYq[F/z(jC2y!q1]pK'"#z&yZDO`v |4!v6Pn{1Rwz.B{ The spirit among students and staff at several events I have attended, such as the Year 12 Camp and Swimming Sports Carnival, has been as positive and healthy as I have seen in all my time at WHS. E.g. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. Summertime is a perfect time to play in the water. You want more than one so you can play this game more than one time. 10 Year Boys). Please turn on JavaScript and try again. As always, determination, team spirit and participation featured throughout the day, with impressive performances in the serious races and colourful entertainment in the novelty events, including the annual crowd favourite, the Crocodile Relay! The Swimming Carnival is made up of individual races, novelty events and relay races. A welcome message from Catherine McAuley Principal, Mary Refalo. I drew pride from being the best of the kids in boardies, mostly powered by government-funded school and vacation lessons, and early trips to the beach. Whichever game you choose, age group it is for, or occasion for which it is used, you are sure to have a fun and memorable time. It gives me flashbacks to Wentworthville Pool, in all its concrete and grassy hill glory. SWIMMING CARNIVAL The annual Swimming Carnival, for Years 4 to 6 students, is held in Term 1 at Balcatta Senior High School Pool. Afavourite event is the giant swan race,where studentsinflateand race giant blow up swans. We funded a program that supplemented the NSW education department lessons. Make sure parents know you are having a Water Play Day, as bathing suits need to be worn for most of these games. Give each child a plastic or paper cup full of water. Fast forward to my school teaching years - 1990s. Line the players up on the pool deck with their backs to the water. The carnival involves the following events: 100 metres freestyle and 50 metres freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breast stroke and 4 x 50m individual medley. Tabloids (novelty group activities) before lunch and swimming races in the afternoon. Swimming Trials. The shark It tries to tag players when they are in the water. This fun water game is best played in the shallow end of the pool, unless your group is made up of strong swimmers. Secondly, cancelled carnivals serve as a reminder of the risks of dividing into two groups - those who can, and those who cant swim. Students shown with on left Ms Papazoglou, Sports Coordinator and on right Ms Refalo, School Principal. Line up players in two teams with an equal number of players. Try to use one with a white cap, or a cap the same color as your pool tile. It is just as fun to collecting things that float as it is collecting things that sink to the bottom of the pool. Gabriella The students enjoyed a great carnival, spending time together on one of the few occasions where all students from Year 7 to 12 gather for the day. Students participated in a variety of ways throughout the day including swimming in competitive events, novelty events, year 12s cooking the BBQ and students helping out during the day all earning points for their Houses. students who can swim 50 metres capably). From left Sophie F. 12 Coolock, Calysia T. 9 Coolock, Angelina Z. Congratulations to Coolock House who were the winners of the 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay. All the players in this game try to get from one side of the pool to the other without being tagged by It. Year 3-10 Swimming carnival. Championship events (points also count towards faction totals): . Sportsmanship was an overarching theme of the day and MPS students did not disappoint. It was wonderful to see the school community come together to celebrate our students achievements. Many students also took the . and the novelty events! Thanks to all the staff for Liked by Christian Taylor Each player tagged holds hands with the players attached to It. Note 2: A swimmer can swim in multiple heats of the same event. Pools in NSW and Victoria are reporting carnival cancellations of up to 50 per cent. When you yell, Go! the teams try to hit members of the opposing team with water balloons. Hand out bags of giveaways and goodies at the door to get little carnival guests grinning, and use rubber duckies, flying discs, beach balls, toys, candy and other trinkets as game prizes. Some we have shared use sponges or are water balloon games. The first player on each team is given an ice cube. .;e~`7[ zyEsnp6kemeA~v FrX[@O>tp.-|uE>Oz1;HOpEA35q p3glkOIf@|z?[}-n0 Gi& XPbxpmR4+aL,`,3P,qf6h,Jq9^74a5x!&d$sdce=Z2l\B q.0 l0^lg`0'scW1] /EwbkeriXz4. The Moama Steamers were too strong for Mathoura in the midweek pennant bowls competition on Friday. Being prepared avoids the last-minute scramble and reduces the nerves. Have players play catch with the balloons. Year 7 Students are completing their fourth week of high school this week and say they are enjoying the change from primary school and have made many friends. Try out one of our many swimming pool and water games the next time you have a party or get-together. The carnival will commence at 8:15am and conclude at 2:15pm. Cookies help us improve your website experience. Proud to be a member of a Mercy school community. Alaska participated in every single event, and encouraged and supported all other competitors on the day. Our swimming carnivals are conducted in a friendly manner, with the emphasis being on participation in a non-competitive environment. School Swimming Program. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. Jacinta said that given the carnival was the last one for Year 12 students they felt excited but also bittersweet. Pirate Everybody huddle together in the middle of the pool (or shallow end). The final three events of the day were very popular - the Fastest Student at McAuley 50m Freestyle race, the 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay and the Staff vs Students Relay. The day brings loads of fun, and it gives our students a chance to experience a race in a relaxed atmosphere. There are also lots of fun activities, with students participatingin a cheer competition and novelty events to gain house points. In a school of 500 students, having only a few kids who could swim 50m was shocking. {F c7T "@|tEb)Jy}XPUj:62 endobj The goal is for two players to use a towel to toss water balloons and the other two players on the team try to catch the tossed balloons. The race got off to a cracking start with students taking the lead, a slow but steady staff were not far behind but decided it was time to motor ahead and take back the cup. It was a classic 1950s community swimming pool (since upgraded). A high standard of swimming was on display, with some records being broken. Mount Gravatt HighSwimming Carnival is organised by ourHealth Sciences Faculty andheld each year during the first few weeks ofTerm 1. The beginning of the school year is usually school swimming carnival season. We offer school swimming program options that are available and aligned with education requirements for water safety. The goal is to make three consecutive jumps without spilling any water. The House with the most points is awarded House Champion. Because life is better when we swim. Students must wear appropriate footwear pre and post the . Sophia x][s~OUSA Lb},;n H%J4FC^]>V?Oo6To/_$q"gQR-Z|WYXN"$qF,cQDW@2n70ttK For many schools this means time trials for squad kids so they can progress to the next carnival and no water time for the others. The team that has all members complete the tasks first is the winner. Well done to Mr Bell and Yellow House for winning the Swimming Carnival. The goal is not to be holding the balloon when it runs out of water. <> Meet the Fastest Students in the School - winners of the 50m Freestyle race. It is recommended that they also pack a towel, sunscreen, hat and water. 24/02/2023. As always, there was a lot of hard work and preparation from House Captains ensuring that all students turn up to the right events at the right time and fill any gaps in relay teams. Not all of our games require a large body of water. Instructions on how to download the app are available on the schools Compass noticeboard. The day continued with students participating in 50 metre events in all four strokes followed by, some novelty events, the 25 metre events, more novelties and to finish the day, freestyle relays and the medley relays. Nominate someone to be the leader. The winner of the 2020 Guild Spirit award is MacKillop. Congratulations to all Senario students who participated in the Inter-Priory Swimming Carnival held on Tuesday. Students had to prepare a range of coffees in a short time frame and present them to the assessors. There has been genuine joy on the faces of our students as they interact with each other in such a supportive manner. Cancelled carnivals should concern us all. Spanning through the six weeks of Lent each year, Project Compassion is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of communities, all in the name of justice and peace. This is for all students from Years 3-6 with students competing in various stroke and novelty events. Find out how to enrol into our outstanding local school. Once a person is caught they either stand or sit on the side of pool. Warning: Make sure you pick up all the broken balloon pieces, as they are dangerous for young children (a choking hazard) and wild life. the data from all of the heats for one event is used together. 4 0 obj Students took to the blocks in the 2022 MSS AISM Swimming Carnival on the last Thursday of the Semester. This years Project Compassion theme is For All Future Generations. VIC and NSW Education Departments have encouraged schools to reallocate funds to swimming lessons. endobj Water balloons provide a fun, inexpensive game tool. Coolock House team members were Sophie F. 12 Coolock, Calysia T. 9 Coolock, Angelina Z. Year 12 students traditionally dress to a theme on the day and this year that theme was aqua golf. Pair up players. "The serious competitors swam from 8-9am then the whole school took part in races and there were plenty of novelty events.". Once a player has collected all the letters that spell CHICKEN, they must get out of the pool, do the chicken dance, say, Bok, bok, and jump back into the pool. Students are reminded to bring $3.40 for entry, swimmers, towel, sunscreen and a water bottle. International Women's Day Celebrations In Australia, Street Outlaws vs Australia - Sydney Dragway, May the Fourth Family Quiz Night with Daniel Delby, Memory Preservation Station - Information session. Staff v student relay race was held at the end of the day with eight enthusiastic staff to take on eight very exhausted student swimmers. One person serves as leader and goes to the opposite side of the pool from the other players. Celebrating 175 Years of Public Education . School Principal Ms Refalo took Mr de Groot for a walk around the school where he had the opportunity to meet some students and visit some classes in action. I am enjoying having so many teachers rather than just one teacher. The leader chooses a category for example cars, colors, food, ice cream, animals, etc.) Year 12 were very pumped for their last carnival, said Jasmine. The carnival is in two parts. Port Swim to the left side of the pool. %PDF-1.7 NOVELTY EVENT: Shelby Durbidge had a blast in the Open Girls boogie board race. Ping pong balls work perfectly because they are light weight and hard to see. Year 12 students wore polos, House coloured visors and skirts or cargo shorts. Our carnival was no different to those of communities in suburbs across Australia. 23 New Years Eve Party Games and Ideas to Celebrate 2023! Warm up before the carnival starts as this helps to prevent injuries, loosen the muscles, and get the blood flowing throughout the body. Not all water games require that you get in a body of water. The events on offer are 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke & 50m Butterfly. A mixture of competitive, short course and novelty events saw students in the pool throughout the day and regularly cooling off from the hot weather. Whale Swim/float on your back and create a blow (water fountain) with their cupped hand or feet. Students are encouraged to wear their school house colours. This includes stretches like arm and leg swings, and if allowed in the water, swim for about 5-10 minutes at an easy effort. Lue Fagan of Irrawang High School told News Of The Area, "We haven't had a whole school swimming carnival for two years because of COVID but we came back with a bang this year. @N,45 Retrieve items e.g. Novelty events in the pool will also be on offer. Table of Contents 1 Water Games 1.1 Sponge Tag 1.2 Beach Relay Race 1.3 Jump Rope Water Splash 1.4 Melting Ice Cubes 1.5 Water Balloon Games 1.6 Towel Water Balloon Catch Game 1.7 Water Balloon Dodge Ball 2 Swimming Pool Games Fri Mar 10 2023 at 08:00 am to 02:30 pm, Karratha Leisureplex, Dampier Hwy, opposite Broadhurst Rd,Karratha,WA,Australia, Karratha, Australia The KSHS Swimming Carnival is compulsory for Year 7 students and opt-in for Years 8-12. Players hit are out. On Monday 18th February, the College hosted its annual Swimming Sport Carnival at Croydon Memorial Pool. Swimming Carnival The Wangaratta High School 2023 Swimming Carnival was fun for all with students and staff parading their house colours loud and proud, numerous championship races and novelty events. 11 Coolock and Kansinee E. 9 Coolock. I am enjoying getting to know them all. Attend, Share & Influence! Pools are also reporting that schools are slow to return and rebook their intensive swimming programs. The School Swimming Carnival is conducted on one day with Championship events at the start and finish and the middle being devoted to Novelty events. Every time one breaks, do not provide a new balloon unless the player who dropped the balloon sings a song. Students were able to participate in both competitive races and/or novelty events with points collected for their House. Events 2023 Feb 2023 Swimming Carnival 2023 Swimming Carnival Remind me (ICS 0.95 KB) The 2023 swimming carnival with competitive and novelty events will be held on Monday, February 23. The Captains were at the pool early to set up their designated areas in a colorful display of House colors and their theme. For the Mathoura Public School swimming carnival, the sub-junior students were treated to a day of fun, dressing in hula skirts and floral headpieces to participate in Hawaiian themed novelty events. . She taught grades four through twelve in both public and private schools. The winning pair is the one that is able to do so the longest without popping theirs. Senior Boy Champion Jobe Unwin R/U - Chanze Egan. A classic game of tag in the water, a player is chosen to be It. With eyes closed or back turned, It yells Marco! The rest of the players respond with POLO! while they move around the pool and try to avoid being caught. Fast forward (again) to today, February 2022, a school carnival season impacted by COVID-19. Additionally, when a player is underwater, they can tag a frozen player and unfreeze them. On Friday in class last week, the class conducted some experiments to observe how water density varies due to water temperature and salinity. A return to usual patterns of life. AFTER a long 22 years, Mount was successful in winning the P.M. Cutbush Shield in a tight struggle against Gambier, with just five points the difference, when the 2023 Mount Gambier High School Swimming Carnival was held last week . The smiles and laughter were a sign of the excitement and entertainment enjoyed by all younger students. Attend our next enrolment open day or school tour. Any students in Grades 4 - 6 can choose if they would like to trail for the Elwood PS Swimming team. On Friday last week the 7.7 Class made oobleck to test their knowledge and determine whether the substance made of cornflour and water was a solid, liquid or gas? The main pool had plenty of swimming action competing in the competitive events to gain valuable House points. <> To participate in the carnival students MUST register their events at the PE Staffroom to nominate the events they would like to compete in. 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