Grade 3-6 House Cross Country will be held on Monday 30 April from 10am at Orrong Romanis Reserve. Students will walk to the venue with their teacher from 9am. All students from grade 3-6 will compete in their age groups. Students will need to bring their snack and drink bottle and wear their house coloured top and runners. If the UV is over 3, students are to bring their hat and wear sunscreen.
The age groups are determined by age as of December 31, so those who are 8/9/10 or will turn 8/9/10 this year will be in the 8/9/10 age group. The distance and age groups are as follows:
8/9/10 year old boys and girls – 2 kms
11 year old boys and girls — 3 kms
12/13 year old boys and girls – 3 kms
Races will run from youngest to oldest and all students will stay till the completion of the last race. If it’s raining lightly the event will go ahead and if thunderstorms are forecast, the event will be postponed.
We would like to coordinate as many parent helpers as possible. If you are able to help, please email the school at toorak.pas@edumail.vic.gov.au.
The Prep-2 House Cross Country will be held at a later date in term 2 at Brookville Gardens and students will run approximately 1km.