WHOLE SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL
When is it?
Thursday 18th February, 2016 (Term1, Week 3)
Time depart/commence:
Meet at the pool at 9am
Where is it?
Dickson Pool & Aquatic Centre, Dickson
To provide an opportunity for all members of the school community to gather together and celebrate the
talents of Emmaus Christian School students.
The school will cover the cost of students attending
Purpose:
How much will it cost?
Do we need any volunteers?
Do we need transport?
Time return/conclude:
K-2 – 10:30am
Yr 3-10 - 2:45pm
Yes – lots! The success of the carnival is dependent on how many wonderful helpers we have.
No – students will need to be dropped off at Dickson pool (by 9:00am) and collected from school at regular
pick up time.
Dear Parents,
After the success of the 2015 carnival, the swimming carnival will again be a
combined Primary & Secondary School event. The carnival is an opportunity for all
members of the school community to gather together and celebrate the talents of Emmaus
Christian School students. It encourages a sense of belonging and continuity as students
and staff cultivate loyalty and commitment to their particular House and hence the School.
It is also an opportunity to promote the health and fitness of your child. All parents are very
welcome and encouraged to attend.
The K-2 program will focus on fun & participation in the medium pool. It will begin at
9:15am and conclude at around 10:30am, after which K-2 students only may leave with
parents. Children may not leave until their parent has signed the class teacher’s roll.
Written permission is required in the case of alternative arrangements. K-2 students
not leaving with parents will be escorted back to school where they will be supervised for
the remainder of the day.
Please Bring:
 Swimming costume + rash vest or sunsafe
T-shirt and towel
 Sunsmart hat & sunscreen
 Tracksuit or suitable warm clothing, plus
morning tea, lunch and plenty of water.
Children may utilize canteen facilities with
permission from their house teacher.
 Dressing in House colours is appropriate for
the carnival. Davenport - Gold, Wilshire - Sky
Blue, Bancroft - Red.
Please ensure that all personal items are
clearly named.
The Year 3-10 students will compete for their Houses, and points will be awarded for place-getters and participants in each event. Ribbons will
be awarded to the three fastest times (boys and girls) in each 50m & 100m age group event only. In order to enter these events, your child
should be able to swim one lap of Dickson Olympic Pool with confidence. There will also be 25m events. This program will run from 9:00am –
2:45pm. Students are required to be present for the duration of the Carnival.
Age Champions – This year we will be awarding Age Champions from Year 6 to Year 10. Age champions will need to compete in three or more
50m/100m events and will be based on points and participation.
House Points - 1st place – 15 points, 2nd place – 12 points, 3rd place – 10 points, 4th place – 6 points, Other - 3 points.
Each child in Years 3 to 10 will receive a list of events for the Carnival (see attached form),
which should be returned to the class/homeroom teacher by Friday 5th February (Week 1
– Term 1) with choices of events clearly marked. Students are encouraged to enter at
least two events. As helpers will be on hand in the pool, all children should feel
comfortable to compete in the 25m events, regardless of their levels of “technical
expertise” and be a positive contributor to their House effort in this manner.
NB: All students are expected to attend the
Swimming Carnival as it is a compulsory school
day. Parents will be asked to explain their child’s
absence in writing in a note to their
Classroom/Homeroom teacher. All students who
are able to swim are encouraged to enter the
swimming events. Non-swimmers are encouraged
to participate by actively supporting their House
and assisting with official duties where
appropriate.
Students will be supervised in house areas for the duration of the day. Parents may join
them therein, but are requested to stay clear of all race areas. The Carnival will conclude
at 2:45pm, after which students may be taken home by parents, or return to Emmaus
under teacher supervision for normal afternoon/home time arrangements. All children will be marked off on their class rolls upon leaving the pool.
House Spirit Cup - Houses will be awarded points throughout the day for showing House Spirit. Students are encouraged to decorate their area
according to the house theme (to be advised).
Yours sincerely,
Helena Northey & Nikkie Harper
Secondary and Primary School Sport Coordinators
So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near
and went with them. Luke 24.15 NKJV
EMMAUS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- SWIMMING CARNIVAL 18th February, 2016
Grade ____
My child ___________________________________has permission to attend the ECS Swimming Carnival.
House ____________________ Date of birth _______________ He/she is turning _____ in 2016

My child CAN NOT swim
Does your child have any medical conditions that may require treatment? If so, please give details of
condition & any treatment that may be required:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Please tick box to indicate your child’s participation in the relevant event(s).
Reminder: Students may not compete in both 50m and 25m races in the one event.
25m events are only for those who are NOT capable of swimming 50m.
Ribbons are awarded to the 3 fastest times in 50m and 100m events.
EVENT A - 200IM (12 and over only)
 200m  Swam Event in 2015 Ability:
This will start at 9am SHARP
Weak
0
6
Medium
-
1
-
3
Strong
-
4
-
& fast
5
-
EVENT B - FREESTYLE
 50m  Swam Event in 2015
Ability:
Weak
 25m (only tick if NOT swimming 50m)
0
6
EVENT C - BREASTSTROKE
Weak
 50m  Swam Event in 2015
Ability:
 25m (only tick if NOT swimming 50m)
0
6
EVENT D - BACKSTROKE
Weak
 50m  Swam Event in 2015
0
6
Ability:
 25m (only tick if NOT swimming 50m)
EVENT E - BUTTERFLY
Weak
 50m  Swam Event in 2015
0
6
Volunteers:
Ability:
Medium
-
1
-
3
Strong
-
4
Medium
-
1
-
-
1
-
-
1
-
3
-
4
-
4
-
4
-
-
5
-
& fast
5
Strong
-
-
& fast
Strong
Medium
3
5
Strong
Medium
3
-
& fast
-
& fast
5
-
If you are able to assist with official duties at the carnival please indicate this below form and
return to your child’s classroom/homeroom teacher by FRIDAY 5TH FEBRUARY). All parents
assisting with helping will need a ‘Working With Vulnerable People’ card.
I _______________________ am able to act as an official at the Emmaus Christian School Swimming
Carnival. I am willing to assist at the Whole School Swimming Carnival.
My preferred duty would be _________________. I am available from _______________________
My email address is _____________________________________Mobile: ___________________
My WWVP number: ________________ Note: All parent helpers must have a Working With Vulnerable People card.
Parent name_______________________________ Signature____________________________
So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near
and went with them. Luke 24.15 NKJV